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5 

THE 

PSALMS  OF  DAVID 

IN  METRE. 


PSALM    1. 

THAT  man  hath  perfect  blessedness, 
wild  walketh  not  astray 
III  counsel  of  ungodly  men, 

nor  stands  in  sinners'  way ; 
Nor  sitteth  in  the  scorner's  chair: 

2  But  placeth  his  delight 
Upon  God's  law,  and  ineditates 

on  liis  law  day  and  niglit. 

3  lie  shall  be  like  a  tree  that  grows 

near  planted  by  a  river, 
Which  in  his  season  yields  his  fruit, 

and  his  leaf  fadeth  never : 
And  all  he  do'th  shall  prosper  well. 

4  The  wicked  are  not  so  ; 

But  like  they  are  unto  the  chatF, 
which  wind  drives  to  and  fro. 

5  In  judgment,  therefore,  shall  not  stand 

such  as  ungodly  are  ; 
Nor  in  the  assembly  of  the  just 
shall  wicked  men  appear. 

6  For  whyl  the  way  of  godly  men 

unto  the  Lord  is  known : 
Whereas  the  v.'ay  of  wicked  men 
sliall  quite  be  overtiirowu. 


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PSALM  II. 

PSALM  2. 

rage  the  heathen?  and  vain  things 
.  .     why  do  tlie  people  uiiiid  1 

2  Kinss  of  the  earth  do  set  themselves, 

and  princes  are  conibin'd 
To  plot  again;-;!  tlie  Lord,  and  liis  ■ 
Anointed,  i-nyin:^  tinis, 

3  Let  ns  asundiT  break  their  bands, 

and  cast  their  cords  from  us. 

4  He  that  in  heaven  sits,  shall  laugh ; 

the  Lord  shall  scorn  them  all. 

5  Then  shall  he  speak  to  them  in  wrath, 

in  rage  he  vex  tinMU  shall. 

6  Yet,  notwithstanding,  I  lia^e  iiim 

to  be  my  King  ajjpointed  ; 
Aiid  o'er  Zion,  luy  ho'y  hill, 
1  have  him  King  anointed. 

7  Tlie  sure  decree  I  will  declare: 

tlie  Lord  hath  said  to  me. 
Thou  art  mine  only  Son  ;  this  day 
I  have  begotten  thee. 

8  Ask  of  me,  and  for  heritage 

the  heathen  I'll  make  thine; 
And,  for  possession,  I  to  thee 
will  give  earth's  utmost  line. 

9  Tliou  shalt,  as  with  a  weighty  rod 

of  iron,  break  them  all ; 
And,  as  a  potter's  sherd,  thou  shalt 
tiii-m  dash  in  pieces  small. 

10  Now,  therefore,  kings,  be  wise ;  be  tauglit, 

ye  judties  of  the  earth  : 

11  Serve  God  in  fear,  and  see  that  ye 

join  trembling  with  your  mirth. 


PSALMS  III.  IV. 

12  Kiss  ye  the  Son,  lest  in  liis  ire 
ye  perish  from  the  waj', 
If  once  his  wraih  begin  to  burn : 
bless'd  all  that  on  iiim  slay. 

PSALM  3. 

OLORD,  how  are  my  foes  increas'di 
against  me  many  rise. 

2  Many  say  of  my  soul,  Fothim 

in  God  no  succour  lies. 

3  Yet  tliou  rny  shield  and  glory  art, 

th'  uplifrer  of  mine  liead. 

4  I  cried,  and  from  liis  holy  b.ill 

the  Lord  me  answer  made. 

5  I  laid  me  down  and  slept ;  I  wak'd  ; 

for  God  sustained  me. 

6  I  will  not  fear  though  t^jousands  ten 

set  round  against  me  be. 
"f  Arise,  O  Lord  ;  save  me,  my  God  ; 
for  thou  my  foes  hast  stroke 
AH  on  the  cheek-bone,  and  the  teeth 
of  wicked  men  hast  broke. 

8  Salvation  doth  appertain 
unto  the  Lord  alone. 
Thy  blessing,  Lord,  for  evermore 
tiiy  people  is  upon. 

PSALM  4. 

GIVE  ear  unto  me  when  I  call, 
God  of  my  righteousness : 
Have  mercy,  hear  my  pray'r ;  tliou  hast 
enlarg'd  me  in  distress. 
2  O  ye  the  sons  of  men,  how  long 
will  ve  love  vanities  ? 


8  PSALM  V. 

How  Ion?  my  slory  turn  to  shame, 
and  will  ye  follow  lies  1 

3  But  know,  that  for  liimself  the  Lord 

the  eodjy  man  doth  clioos(^ ; 
The  Lord,  when  I  on  him  do  call, 
to  hear  will  not  refuse. 

4  Fear,  and  sin  not ;  talk  with  your  heart 

on  bed,  and  ssilent  be. 

5  Off'rings  present  of  righteousness, 

and  in  the  Lord  trust  ye. 

6  O  who  will  show  us  any  good  1 

is  that  wh.ich  many  say : 
But  of  thy  countenance  the  light, 
Lord,  lift  on  us  alway. 

7  Upon  my  heart,  beslow'd  by  thee, 

more  gladness  I  have  found, 
Tlian  they,  ev'n  then,  when  C(nii  and  wi 
did  most  with  them  abound. 

8  I  will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace, 

and  quiet  sleep  will  take  : 

Because  thou  only  me  to  dwell 

in  safety,  Lord,  dost  make. 

PSALM  5. 

GIVE  ear  unto  my  words,  0  I-ord, 
my  meditation  weigh. 

2  Hear  my  loud  cry,  my  King,  my  God ; 

for  I  to  lliee  will  pray. 

3  Lord,  thou  shalt  early  hear  my  voice ; 

I  early  will  direct 
My  pray'r  to  thee;  and,  looking  up, 
an  answer  will  expect. 


PSALM  V. 

4  For  tliou  art  not  a  God  tliat  doth 

in  wickedness  delijilu ; 
Neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee ; 

5  Nor  fools  stand  in  thy  siuht. 
All  that  ill  doers  art  thou  hat'st; 

Cutt'st  off  that  liars  be; 
The  bloody  and  deceitful  man 
abhorred  is  by  thee. 

7  But  I  into  thine  house  will  come 

in  thine  abundant  grace ; 
And  I  will  worship  in  thy  fear, 
toward  thy  holy  place. 

8  Because  of  those  mine  enemies, 

Lord,  in  thy  righteousness 
Do  thou  me  lead ;  do  thou  thy  way 
make  straight  before  my  face. 

9  For  in  their  mouth  there  is  no  trutli, 

their  inward  part  is  ill; 
Their  throat's  an  open  sepulchre, 
their  tojigue  doth  flatter  still. 

10  O  God,  destroy  them  ;  let  them  be 

by  their  own  counsel  quell'd : 
Them,  for  their  many  sins,  cast  out; 
for  tliey  'gainst  tliee  rebell'd. 

11  But  let  all  joy  that  trust  in  thee, 

and  still  make  shouting  noise ; 
For  them  thou  sav'st:  let  all  that  love 
thy  name  in  thee  rejoice. 

12  For,  Lord,  unto  the  righteous  man 

thou  wilt  thy  blessing  yield ; 
With  favour  tiiou  wilt  compass  him 
about,  as  with  a  shield. 


10  PSALM  VI. 

PSALM  6. 

LORD,  in  tliy  wiatli  rebuke  me  not, 
nor  in  thy  iiot  rage  chas*f  ii  nie. 

2  Lord,  pity  nie,  for  I  am  weak : 

Ilea!  me,  for  my  bones  vexed  be. 

3  My  soul  is  also  vexed  sore : 

but,  Lord,  how  long  stay  wilt  thou  make? 

4  Return,  O  Ijord,  my  soul  set  free : 

0  save  me  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

5  Because  tb.ose  that  deceased  are 

of  thee  shall  no  remembrance  have ; 
And  who  is  he  that  will  to  thee 
give  praises  lyiu;>  in  the  grave? 

6  I  with  my  groaiiing  weary  am, 

1  also  all  the  night  my  bed 
Have  caused  for  to  swim ;  and  I 

with  tears  my  couch  have  watered. 

7  Mine  eye,  consum'd  with  grief,  grows  old, 

because  of  all  mine  enemies. 

8  Hence  from  nie,  wicked  workers  a!! ; 

for  God  hatii  heard  my  weeping  cries. 

9  God  hath  my  supplication  heard; 

my  pray'r  received  graciously. 

10  Sham'd  and  sore  vex'd  be  all  my  foes; 

sham'd  and  back  turned  suddenly. 

Another  of  the  same. 

IN  thy  great  indignation, 
O  Lord,  rebuke  me  not ; 
Nor  on  me  lay  thy  chast'ning  hand 
in  thy  displeasure  hot. 
2  Lord,  I  am  weak,  therefore  on  me 
have  mercy,  and  me  spare : 


PSALM  VI. 

Hoal  iTie,  OXiOid, because  thou  know'st 
my  bones  much  vexed  are. 

3  Jly  soul  is  vexed  sore ;  but,  Lord, 

how  long  stay  wilt  thou  make? 

4  Riturn,  Lord,  free  my  soul,  and  save 

me  tbr.thy  mercy's  sake. 

5  Because  of  tliee  in  death  there  shall 

no  more  remembrance  be  ; 
Of  those  that  in  tiie  irrave  do  lie, 
who  shall  give  thanks  to  thee  1 

(5  I  with  my  groaning  weaiy  am, 
and  all  the  niclit  my  bed 
I  caused  for  to  swim  ;  with  tears 
my  couch  I  watered. 

7  By  reason  of  my  vexing  grief, 

mine  eye  consumed  is ; 
It  waxeth  old,  because  of  all 
that  be  mine  enemies. 

8  But  now,  depart  from  me,  all  ye 

that  work  iniquity: 
For  why,  the  Lord  hath  heard  my  voice 
when  I  did  mourn  and  cry. 

9  Unto  my  supplication 

the  Lord  did  hearing  give : 
When  I  to  him  my  prayer  make, 
the  Lord  will  it  receive. 

10  Let  all  be  sham'd  and  troubled  sore, 

that  en'mies  are  to  me; 
Let  them  turn  back,  and  suddenly 
ashamed  let  them  be. 


12  PSALM  VII. 

PSALM   7. 

OLORD  my  God,  in  thee  do  I 
my  confidence  repose : 
Save  and  deliver  me  from  all 
my  persecuting  foes. 

2  Lest  tliat  the  enemy  my  soul 

should  Hke  a  lion  tear, 
In  pieces  rending  it,  wiiile  there 
is  no  deliverer. 

3  O  Lord  my  God,  if  it  be  so 

tliat  I  conmiitted  this ; 
If  it  be  so  that  in  my  hands 
iniquity  tlliere  is; 

4  If  I  rewarded  ill  to  him 

that  was  at  peace  with  me ; 
(Yea,  ev'n  the  man  that  without  cause 
my  foe  was,  I  did  free  ;) 

5  Then  let  the  foe  pursue  and  take 

my  soul,  and  my  life  thrust 
Down  to  the  eartii,  and  let  him  lay 
mine  honour  in  the  dust. 

6  Rise  in  thy  wrath.  Lord;  raise  thyself, 

for  my  foes  raging  be ; 
And,  to  the  judgment  which  thou  hast 

connnanded,  wake  for  me. 
■7  So  shall  th'  assembly  of  thy  folk 

about  encompass  thee : 
Thou,  therefore,  for  their  sakes,  returJi 

unto  thy  place  on  high. 
8  Tlie  Lord  he  siiall  the  people  judge : 

my  judge,  Jehovah,  be, 
After  my  righteousness,  and  mine 

integrity  in  me. 


PSALM  VII.  13 

9  O  let  the  wicked's  malice  end  ; 

but  'stablisli  steadfastly 
Tlie  righteous:  for  the  righteous  God 
the  hearts  and  reins  doth  try. 

10  m  God,  who  saves  th'  upright  in  heart, 

is  my  defence  and  slay. 

11  God  just  men  judgeth,  God  is  wroUi 

with  ill  men  ev'ry  day. 

12  If  he  do  not  return  figain, 

then  lie  his  sword  will  whet: 
His  bow  he  hath  already  bent, 
and  hath  it  ready  set. 

13  He  also  hath  for  liim  prepar'd 

the  instruments  of  death  : 
Against  the  persecutors  he 
his  shafts  ordained  hath. 

14  Behold,  he  with  iniquity 

doth  travail,  as  in  birth  ; 
A  mischief  he  conceived  hath, 
and  falsehood  shall  bring  forth. 

15  He  made  a  pit,  and  digg'd  it  deep, 

another  there  to  take ; 
But  he  is  fall'n  into  the  ditch 
which  he  himself  did  make. 

16  Upon  his  own  head  his  mischief 

shall  be  returned  home : 
His  vi'lent  dealing  also  down 
on  his  own  pate  shall  come. 

17  According  to  his  righteousness 

the  Lord  I'll  magnify  ; 
And  will  sing  praise  unto  the  name 
of  God,  that  is  most  high. 


14  PSALMS  VIII.  IX. 

PSALM  8. 
"TTOW  excellent  in  ;ill  the  earth, 
JTJ.   i.oifl,  our  Lord,  is  thy  name ! 
VVlio  hast  thy  filory  far  advanc'd 
above  the  starry  frame. 

2  From  infauts  and  from  sucklings'  mouth, 

thou  didest  strength  ordain, 
For  thy  foes'  cause,  that  so  thou  miglil'st 
th'  avenging  foe  restrain. 

3  When  I  look  up  unto  the  heav'ns, 

wiiicli  thine  own  fingers  fram'd, 
Uiiio  till'  moon,  and  to  the  stars, 
w  hirli  were  by  thee  ordain'd  ; 

4  T;ii  ii  s:iv  I,  What  is  man,  that  he 

rLiiieuiber'd  is  by  thee"? 
Or  what  the  son  of  man,  that  thou 
so  kind  to  him  should'st  be"?         ♦ 

?  For  thou  a  little  lower  hast 
him  than  the  as'sels  made, 
Wiih  glory  and  with  dignity 
liiou  crowned  hast  his  head. 

6  Ol'  iliy  hands'  works  thou  mad'st  him  lord, 

all  under  's  feet  didst  lay ; 

7  All  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  beasts 

that  in  the  field  do  stray : 

8  Fowls  of  the  air,  fish  of  the  sea, 

all  that  pass  through  the  same. 

9  Iknv  excellent  in  all  the  earth. 

Lord,  our  Lord,  is  thy  name ! 

PSALM  9. 
OPi,D,  thee  I'll  praise  with  all  my  heart, 
thy  wonders  all  proclaim. 


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PSALM  IX.  15 

2  111  tliee,  Most  High,  I'll  grealh  jny, 

and  sijig  unto  thy  name. 

3  When  back  my  foes  were  turn'd,  tiiey  fell, 

and  perish'd  at  thy  sight ; 

4  For  thou  niaintain'dst  my  rijiht  arid  cause 

on  tlirone  satt'st,  judging  ii<;lit. 

5  The  heatlien  thou  rebuked  hast, 

the  wicked  overthrown ; 
Thou  liast  put  out  their  naiues,that  they 
may  never  more  be  known. 

6  O  en' my  !  now  destructions  have 

an  end  perpetual : 
Thou  cities  raz'd :  perish'd  witli  tlieni 
is  their  memorial. 

7  God  shall  endure  for  ay ;  he  doth 

for  judgment  set  Iiis  throne ; 

8  In  righteousness  to  judge  the  world, 

justice  to  give  each  one. 

9  God  also  wi!i  a  refuge  be 

for  those  that  are  oppress'd ; 
A  refuge  will  he  be  in  times 
of  trouble,  to  distress' d 

10  And  they  that  know  thy  name,  in  thee 

their  confidence  will  place : 
For  thou  hast  not  forsaken  them 
tiiat  truly  seek  thy  face. 

11  O  sing  ye  praises  to  the  Lord, 

that  dwells  on  Zion  hill ; 

And  all  the  nations  among 

liis  deeds  record  ye  still.- 

12  When  he  inquireth  after  blood, 

he  then  rememb'relli  them: 


16  PSALM  X. 

The  humble  folk  he  not  forgets 
that  call  upon  his  name. 

13  Lord,  pity  me:  behold  the  jirief 

which  I  from  foes  sustain ; 
Ev'n  thou,  who  from  the  gates  of  death 
dost  raise  me  up  again : 

14  Tiiat  I,  in  Zion's  daughters'  gates, 

may  all  thy  praise  advance ; 
And  that  I  may  rejoice  always 
in  thv  deliverance. 

15  The  heathen  are  sunk  in  the  pit, 

which  thev  themselves  prepar'd: 
And  in  the  net  which  they  have  hid, 
their  own  feet  fast  are  snar'd. 

16  The  Lord  is  by  the  judgment  known, 

which  he  himself  hath  wrought : 

The  sinners'  handsdo  make  the  snares 

wherewith  themselves  are  caught. 

17  They  who  are  wicked,  into  hell 

each  one  shall  turned  be ; 
And  all  the  nations  that  forget 
to  seek  the  Lord  most  high. 

18  For  they  that  needy  are,  shall  not 

forgotten  be  alway ; 
The  expectation  of  the  poor 
shall  not  be  lost  for  ay. 

19  Arise,  Lord,  let  not  man  prevail ; 

judge  heathen  in  thy  sight. 

20  That  they  may  know  themselves  but  men: 

the  nations,  Lord,  atfright. 

PSALM   10.  j 

WHEREFORE  is  it  that  thou,  O  Lord, 
dost  stand  from  us  afar  1 


PSALM  X.  J  7 

And  wherefore  hidest  thou  thyself, 
when  times  so  troublous  are 

2  The  wicked,  in  his  loftiness, 

doth  persecute  the  poor ; 
In  these  devices  they  have  frani'd, 
let  them  be  taken  sure. 

3  The  wicked  of  liis  heart's  desire 

doth  talk  with  boasting  great ; 

He  blesseth  him  that's  covetous, 

whom  yet  the  Lord  doth  hail^ 

4  The  wicked,  through  his  pride  of  lace, 

on  God  he  doth  not  call ; 
And  in  tlie  counsels  of  his  heart 
the  Lord  is  not  at  all. 

5  His  ways  they  always  giievous  are ; 

thy  judgments  from  his  sight 
Removed  are  :  at  all  his  foes 
he  pufteth  with  despite. 

6  Within  his  heart  he  tluis  hath  said, 

I  shall  not  moved  be; 
And  no  adversity  at  all 
shall  ever  come  to  me. 

7  His  mouth  with  cursing,  fraud,  deceit, 

is  fill'd  abundantly ; 
And  underneath  his  tongue  there  is 
mischief  and  vanity. 

8  He  closely  sits  in  villages ; 

he  slays  the  innocent : 
Against  the  poor,  that  pass  him  by, 
his  cruel  eyes  are  bent. 

9  He,  lion-like,  lurks  in  his  den : 

he  waits  the  poor  to  lake : 


18  PSALM  X. 

And,  when  he  diTiWs  him  in  his  net, 
hi.s  prey  he  doth  Iiini  make. 

10  Himselt'  he  hu!!il)!eth  very  low, 

lie  cioucheth  down  witiial, 
Tliat  so  Ti  multitude  of  poor 
may  by  his  strong  ones  fall. 

11  He  thus  hath  said  within  his  heart, 

The  Lord  hafh  quite  tbriiot : 
He  liides  his  countenance,  and  he 
for  ever  sees  it  not.  • 

12  O  Lord,  do  thou  arise;  O  God, 

lift  up  thine  hand  on  high  : 
Put  not  the  ineek  atiiicted  ones 
out  of  thy  memory. 

13  V/]iy  is  it  that  the  wicked  man 

thus  doth  the  Lord  de?pise? 
Because,  that  God  will  it  require 
lie  in  his  heart  denies. 

14  Thou  hast  it  seen:  for  tlieir  mischief 

and  spite  thou  wilt  repay : 
The  poor  conmiits  Iiimseif  to  thee; 
thou  art  the  orphan's  stay. 

^  The  arm  l)reak  of  the  wicked  man, 
and  of  the  evil  one ; 
Do  thou  seek  out  his  wickedness, 
until  thou  findest  none. 
16  The  Lord  is  King  through  ages  all, 
ev'n  to  eternity: 
The  heathen  people  from  his  land 
are  perish'd  utterly. 

•7  O  Lord,  of  those  that  humble  are 
thou  the  desire  didst  hear : 


PSALM  XI.  19 

Thoti  wilt  prepare  their  heart,  aiio  ihou 
to  liear  wilt  beiul  thine  ear: 
18  To  jiidge  the  fatherless,  and  those 
1  hat  are  oppressed  sore  ; 
That  man,  that  is  hut  sprung  of  eaf»JK 
may  them  oppress  no  uiore. 

PSALM    11. 

I  IN  the  Lord  do  put  my  trust ; 
iiovv  is  it  then  that  ye 
S;iy  to  my  soul,  Flee,  as  a  bird, 
unto  your  mountain  liigh  1 
'2  For,  lo,  the  wicked  bend  tjicir  bow, 
tlieir  shafts  on  strings  they  tit ; 
Tliat  thosQ  who  upvisht  are  in  heai^ 
they  privily  may  hit. 

3  If  the  foundations  be  destroy'd, 

what  hatJi  the  righteous  donel 

4  Go(!  in  his  holy  temple  is, 

in  heaven  is  his  throne  : 
His  eyes  do  see,  his  eyelids  try 

5  Ts'e'n's  sons.    The  just  he  proves: 
But  his  soul  hates  the  wicked  man, 

ai'.d  him  that  vi'lence  loves. 

G  Snares,  fire    and    brimstone,  furiou 
storms, 
o'l  sinners  he  shall  rain: 
Til":  s  as  the  portion  of  their  cup 
(!f;'ih  unto  them  pertain. 
7  Because  the  Lord,  most  righteous, doth 
ill  rigliteousness  delittht; 
And  with  a  pleasing  countenance 
beholdetli  tite  upright. 


20        PSALMS  XII.  xra. 

PSALM  12. 

HET>P,  Lord,  because  the  godly  man 
dotli  d:iily  fade  away  ; 
And  from  among  the  sons  of  men 
the  faithful  do"^decay. 

2  Unto  his  neighbour  ev'ry  one 

doth  utter  -vanity: 
They  with  a  double  heart  do  speak, 
and  lips  of  flattery. 

3  God  shall  cut  ofl"  all  flatt'ring  lips, 

tongues  that  speak  proudly,  thus, 

4  We'llvvith  our  tongues  prevail,  our  lips 

are  ours :  who's  lord  o'er  us  1 

5  For  poor  oppress' d,  and  for  the  sighs 

of  needy,  rise  will  I, 
Saith  God,  and  him  in  safety  set 
from  such  as  him  defy. 

The  words  of  God  are  words  most  pure; 

they  be  like  silver  tried 
In  earthen  furnace,  seven  times 

tliat  hath  been  purified. 

7  Lord,  thou  slialt  them  preserve  and  keep 

for  ever  from  this  race. 

8  On  each  side  walk  the  wicked,  when 

vile  men  are  high  in  place. 

PSALM   13. 

HOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  Lord  1 
shall  it  for  ever  be? 
O  how  long  shall  it  be  that  thou 
wilt  hide  thy  face  from  me? 
2  How  long  take  counsel  in  my  soul 
still  sad  in  heart,  shall  1 1 


PSALM  XIV.  _      21; 

How  long  exalted  over  me 
shall  be  mine  enemy  1 

3  O  Lord  my  God,  consider  well, 

and  answer  to  me  make : 
Mine  eyes  enliglitcn,  lest  the  sleep 
of  death  me  overtake : 

4  Lest  that  mine  enemy  slioiild  say, 

Against  him  I  prevail'd  : 
And  those  that  trouble  me,  rejoicfl 
when  I  am  mov'd  and  fail'd. 

5  But  I  have  all  my  confidence 

th\^  mercy  set  upon  : 
My  heart  within  me  shall  rejoice 
in  thy  salvation. 

6  I  will  unto  the  Lord  my  God 

sing  praises  cheerfully. 
Because  he  hath  his  bounty  shown 
to  me  abundantly. 

PSALM   14. 

THAT  there  is  not  a  God,  the  fool 
doth  in  his  heart  conclude: 
They  are  corrupt,  their  works  are  vile; 
not  one  of  them  do'th  good. 

2  Upon  men's  sons  the  Lord  from  heav'n 

did  cast  his  eyes  abroad, 
To  see  if  any  understood, 
and  did  seek  after  God. 

3  They  altogether  filthy  are ; 

they  all  aside  are  gone  ; 
And  there  is  none  that  doeth  good, 
vea,  sure,  there  is  not  one. 


22  PSALM  XV. 

4  These  workers  of  iniquity 

do  ihey  not  know  at  all? 
Tliu!  tiioy  my  people  eiit  as  bread, 
and  on  God  do  not  call. 

5  There  fear'd  they  much:  for  God  is  with 

the  whole  race  of  tiie  just. 
B  You  shame  the  counsi;]  of  the  poor, 

because  God  is  his  trust. 
7  Lei  Isr'el's  help  from  Zion  come! 

when  back  tlie  Lord  siiall  bring 
His  captives,  Jacob  shall  rejoice, 

and  Israel  shall  sing. 

PSALM    15. 

^^/TrHIN  tliy  tabernacle,  Lord, 

V  ^     wlio  shall  abide  with  thee  1 

And  in  thy  hi<;h  and  holy  hill 

who  shall  a  dweller  be  ? 

2  The  man  that  walketh  uprightly, 

and  worketh  righteousness; 
And  as  he  thiuketh  in  his  heart, 
so  doth  he  truth  express. 

3  Who  doth  not  slander  with  his  tongue, 

Dor  to  Jiis  friend  do'tli  hurt; 
Nor  yet  against  his  neighbour  doth 
takr  up  an  ill  report. 

4  In  wliD.se  eyes  vile  men  are  despis'd  ; 

bet  those  that  God  do  frar 
lie  lionoureth  :  and  changeth  not, 
though  to  his  hurt  he  swear. 

5  liis  coin  puts  not  to  iisury, 

n-,)r  take  reward  will  lie 
Against  the  guiltless.    Whodo'thtlms, 
shall  never  moved  be. 


PSALM  XVI.  23 

PSALM    16. 

LORD,  keep  me ;  for  I  trust  in  thee 
2  To  God  tiiiis  was  my  speech  ; 
Thou  art  my  Lord,  and  unto  thee 
my  goodness  doth  not  reach : 

3  To  saints  on  earth,  to  th'  excellent, 

wliere  my  delight 's  all  plac'd. 

4  Tlieir  sorrows  shall  be  multipUed, 

to  otlier  gods  that  haste : 

Of  their  drink-offerings  of  blood 

I  will  no  otf  "ring  maJ^e  ; 
Yea,  ncitlier  I  their  very  naniea 

up  in  my  lips  will  take. 

5  God  is  of  mine  inheritance 

and  cup  the  portion ; 
-Tlie  lot  that  fallen  is  to  me 
thou  dost  maintain  alone. 

6  Unto  me  happily  the  lines 

ill  pleasant  places  fell ; 

Yea,  the  inheritance  I  got 

in  beauty  doth  excel. 

7  I  bless  the  Lord,  because  he  doth  • 

by  counsel  me  conduct ; 
And  in  the  seasons  of  the  night 
my  reins  do  me  instruct. 

8  Before  me  still  the  Lord  I  set : 

sith  it  is  so,  that  he 
Doth  ever  stand  at  my  right  hand, 
I  shall  not  moved  be. 

9  Because  of  this  my  heart  is  glad, 

and  joy  shall  be  exprest 
Ev'n  by  iiiy  glory  ;  and  my  flesh 
in  coufidence  shall  reel. 


24  PSALM  xvn. 

10  Bcc-'nse  my  soul  in  grave  to  dwell 

sV-11  not'be  left  by  thee ; 
Nor  'vilt  thou  give  thine  Holy  One 
coTuption  to  see. 

11  Thou  wilt  me  show  the  path  of  life ; 

of  jovs  there  is  full  store 
Before  thy  face  ;  at  thy  right  hand 
are  pleasures  evermore.  ■• 

PSALM   17. 

LORD,  hear  the  right,  attend  my  cry, 
unto  my  pray'r  give  heed, 
That  doth  not  in  hypocrisy 
from  feigned  lips  proceed. 

2  And  from  before  thy  presence  forth 

my  sentence  do  thou  send  ; 
Toward  these  things  that  equal  are, 
do  thou  thine  eyes  intend. 

3  Thou  prov'dst  my  heart ;  thou  visit'dst  m« 

by  night ;  thou  didst  me  try. 
Yet  nothing  found'st ;  for  that  my  mouti 

shall  not  sin,  purpos'd  I. 
»4  As  for  men's  works,  I,  by  the  word 

that  from  thy  lips  doth  flow. 
Did  me  preserve  out  of  the  paths 

wherein  destroyers  go. 

5  Hold  up  my  goings.  Lord,  me  guide 

in  those  thy  paths  divine ; 
So  that  my  footsteps  may  not  slide 
out  of  these  ways  of  thine. 

6  I  called  have  on  thee,  O  God, 

because  thou  wilt  me  hear : 
That  thou  may'st  hearken  to  my  speech, 
to  me  incline  thine  ear. 


PSALM  XVII.  25 

7  Thy  woiidroiis  lovinir-kindness  slicw, 

thou  that,  hy  ihy  nv;!it  hand, 
Sav'st  theisi  ti:ai  trust  in  thee,  from  those 
that  no  R!Tainst  them  s?ta;;d. 

8  Ati  th'  apple  of  the  eye  ine  keep; 
^iii  thy  wings'  sha;ie  me  close, 

9  Fmm  lewd  tippress^vs,  cnnirassing 

me  round  ak  dcr.dly  fo;;s." 

10  In  thetr  own  fat  th-y  n  ;■  r-i-fhjs'd, 

their  mniitli  sir-aK:;  I  ■•■:!■■, . 

11  Our  steps  !hpyr,i!,;j,>,.,-,i:;nid  10 -round 

down  howuig  s.t  tiieir  eve. 

12  He  hke  unto  a  hou  is, 

that's  sreedy  of  his  prey, 
Or  Uon  younjr,"  which,  iuiking,  dotli 
in  secret  places  s:ay. 

13  Arise,  and  disappoint  my  foe, 

and  cast  him  down,  O  Lord  : 
My  soul  save  from  the  ^vicke(!  man. 
the  man  whicli  is  th\-  jivo-d. 

14  From  men,  whicli  are  \]>y  :.:i;:d,  O  Lord 

from  worldly  men  isic  .-:i\e. 

Which  only  in  this  present  life 

their  part  and  portion  have  : 

Whose  belly  with  thy  treasure  hid 
thou  fiU'st ;  they  children  i)av.; 

In  plenty  ;  of  their  goods  the  rest 
they  to  their  children  leave. 

15  But  as  for  me,  I  thine  own  face 

in  righteousness  Avill  see ; 
And  with  thy  likeness,  when  I  wake, 
1  salislicd  aJiall  he. 
D 


T 


26  PSALM  XVIII. 

PSALM    18. 
IHEE  will  I  lovfi,  O  Lord,  my  strength, 
2  My  fortress  is  the  Lord  ; 
My  rock,  and  lie  that  doth  to  me 

deliverance  afford : 
My  God,  my  strensth,  whomi  will  trust,* 

a  buckler  unto  me ; 
The  horn  of  my  salvation, 
and  my  high  tow'r  is  he. 

3  Upon  the  Lord,  who  worthy  is 

of  praises,  will  I  cry : 
And  then  shall  I  preserved  be 
safe  from  mine  enemy. 

4  Floods  of  ill  men  affrighted  me, 

death's  pangs  about  me  went : 

5  Hell's  sorrows  me  environed  ; 

death's  snares  did  me  prevent, 

6  In  my  distress  I  call'd  on  God, 

cry  to  my  God  did  I : 
He  from  his  temple  heard  my  voice, 
to  his  ears  came  my  cry. 

7  Th'  earth,  as  affrighted,  then  did  shake, 

trembling  upon  it  seiz'd  ; 
The  hills'  foundations  moved  were, 
because  he  was  displeas'd. 

8  Up  from  his  nostrils  came  a  smoke, 

and  from  his  mouth  tliere  came 
Devouriiig  fire,  and  coals  by  it 

were  turned  into  flame. 
He  also  bowed  down  the  heav'ns, 

and  thence  be  did  descend  : 
And  fliickest  clouds  of  darkneas  did 

under  his  feet  attend. 


PSALM  xvin.  27 

10  And  he  upon  a  cherub  rode, 

and  thereon  he  did  fly  ; 
Yea,  on  Uie  swift  wings  of  the  wind 
iiis  flight  was  from  on  higli. 

11  He  darkness  made  his  secret  place : 
«    about  him  for  his  tent, 

Dai  k  waters  were,  and  thickest  clouds 
of  th'  airy  firmament. 

12  And  at  the  brightness  of  that  light 

which  was  before  his  eye. 
His  thick  clouds  pass'd  away,  hail-stontu 
and  coals  of  fire  did  fly. 

13  The  Lord  God  also  in  the  heav'ns 

did  thunder  in  his  ire; 
And  there  the  Highest  gave  his  voice; 
hailstones  and  coals  of  fire. 

14  Yea,  he  his  arrows  sent  abroad, 

and  them  he  scattered; 
His  liirhtnings  also  he  shot  out, 
and  them  discomfited. 

15  The  waters'  channels  then  were  seen, 

the  world's  foundations  vast 
At  thy  rebuke  discover'd  were, 
and  at  thy  nostrils'  blast. 

16  And  from  above  the  Lord  sent  down, 

and  took  me  from  below  ; 
From  many  \Aaters  he  me  drew, 
wliich  would  me  overflov.'. 

17  He  me  reliev'd  from  my  strong  foes, 

and  such  as  did  me  hate ; 
Because  he  saw  that  they  for  me 
too  strong  were,  and  too  great. 


28  PSALM  XVIII. 

.  p  They  rae  jiievcnted  in  the  day 
of  my  caiauii'v ; 
But  even  thci:  tii-j  Lord  hhnst;lf 
Ji  amy  w-iM  iiiit:)  Use. 
l^  H=j  to  a  i>;nce  \vh(Me  liberty 

:i,id  ir,o:ii  u  ;;r;,  ;:a;li  ;riu  htought: 
Bwause  he  io.ik  d<-iiglir  in  me, 
he  iiiv  d;jhv'r;uice  wrought. 

20  Accorflintr  to  mv  ri<jht,eousness 

h-.l,!::..'-  :.■'■■  .iV";i.=c; 
Ucnr    r.  -:;M    .■        ",;•.:;  to 
mv  >:,;  ..!-'  ;m.^'  i    ':-:c:ice. 

21  P'r.'-  J  v.c'i  t  w..,  -  Kcjit,  from  my  God 

'lid  not  tun;  -.vickedly. 

22  fi;s  jii.lgiueiirs  were  before  me,  I 

Iiis  Iluvs  put  not  from  me. 

23  Si-icere  before  him  was  my  heart, 

will;  i-ii'i  "ivi^iit  was  I; 
Ari'i       •■■'.:  "v  ;  kept  myself 
tV.  i.i   :.,'  ■     iijiuily. 

24  After  my  ii-:ii>  uisness  the  Lord 

hfitii  ie'coni[)ensed  me, 
After  the  cleanness  of  my  hands 
appeariiig  in  his  eye. 

2.'j  Thou  gracious  to  the  eracious  art, 
to  ujiright  men  upright; 

26  Pure  to  the  pure;  frowardthoukyth'st 

u'lto  the  froward  wiiiht. 

27  For  thou  wih  the  afriicted  save, 

in  grief  that  low  do  lie : 
But  wilt  bring  down  the  countenance 
of  them  whose  looks  are  JugJi. 


PSALM  xvm.  29 

28  The  Lord  will  light  my  candle  so, 

that  it  shall  shine  full  bright ; 
The  Lord  my  God  will  also  make 
my  darkness  to  be  light. 

29  By  thee  through  troops  of  men  I  break, 

and  them  discomfit  all ; 
And,  by  my  God  assisting  me, 
I  overleap  a  wall. 

20  As  for  God,  perfect  is  his  way ; 
tlie  Lord  his  word  is  tried : 
Ke  is  a  buckli.^r  to  all  those 
who  do  in  iiim  confide. 

31  Who  bnt  the  Lord  is  God  "?  but  he 

who  IS  a  rock  and  stay  1 

32  'TisGi.d  iliatgirdplh  me  with  strength, 

an  1  perfect  niakes  my  way. 

33  lie  made  my  feet  swift  as  the  hind's, 

sot  me  on  my  high  places : 

34  Mine  hands  to  war  he  taught,  mine  arcis 

brake  bows  of  steel  in  pieces. 

35  The  shield  of  thy  salvation 

thou  didst  on  me  bestow : 
Thy  right  liand  held  me  up,  and  great 
thy  kindness  made  me  grow. 

36  And  in  my  way,  my  steps  thou  hast 

enlai-atd  under  me, 
Tiiat  I  go  safely,  and  my  feet 
are  kept  from  sliding  free. 

37  Jliue  en'mies  I  pursued  have, 

and  did  them  overtake ; 
Nor  did  I  turn  anain,  till  I 
an  end  of  them  did  make. 


30  PSALM  XVIII. 

38  I  wounded  them,  they  could  not  rise; 

they  at  my  feet  did  fall. 
3'J  Thou  iiirdest  me  with  strength  for  war; 

my  foes  thou  brought'st  down  all. 

40  And  thou  hast  giv'n  to  uie  the  necks 

of  all  mine  enemies; 
That  I  migiit  them  destroy  and  slay, 
who  did  against  me  rise. 

41  They  cried  out,  but  tliere  was  none 

that  would  or  could  them  save ; 
Yea,  they  did  cry  unto  the  Lord, 
but  he  no  answer  gave. 

42  Then  did  I  beat  tliem  small  as  dust 

before  the  wind  that  flies ; 
And  I  did  cast  them  out,  lilie  dirt 
upon  the  street  that  lies. 

43  Thou  mad'st  me  free  from  people's  strift 

and  heathen's  head  to  be  : 
A  people  whom  I  have  not  known, 
shall  service  do  to  me. 

44  At  hearing  they  shall  me  obey ; 

to  me  they  shall  submit : 

45  Strangers  for  fear  shall  fade  away, 

who  in  close  places  sit. 

46  Godlives,bless'dbemyrock;  the  God 

of  my  health  praised  be. 

47  God  dotli  avenge  me,  and  subdues 

the  people  under  me. 

48  He  saves  me  from  mine  enemies; 

vea,  thou  hast  lifted  me 
Above  my  foes ;  and  from  the  man 
of  vi'lence  set  me  free. 


PSALM  XIX.  31 

49  Therefore  to  tliee  will  I  give  tlianks 

the  heatlien  folk  ainoiig  ; 
And  to  thy  name,  O  Lord,  I  will 
sing  praises  in  a  song. 

50  He  great  deliv'rance  gives  his  king ; 

he  mercy  doth  extend 
To  David,"  his  anointed  one, 
and  his  seed  witliout  end. 

PSALM   19. 

THE  heav'ns  God's  glory  do  declare  ; 
the  skies  liis  hand-work  preach. 

2  Day  utters  speech  to  day,  and  night 

to  nisflit  doth  knowledge  teacli. 

3  There  is  no  speech,  nor  tongue,  to  which 

their  voice  doth  not  extend  ; 

4  Their  line  is  none  through  all  the  earth. 

their  words  to  the  world's  end. 

In  them  he  set  the  snn  a  tent, 

5  Who,  bridegroom-like,  forth  goes 
From 's  chamber,  as  a  strong  man  doth 

to  run  his  race  rejoice. 

6  From  heav'n's  end  is  his  going  forth 

circling  to  th'  end  again ; 
And  there  is  nothing  from  his  heat 
that  hidden  doth  remain. 

7  God's  law  is  perfect,  and  converts 

the  soul*  in  sin  that  lies : 
God's  testimony  is  most  sure, 
and  makes  the  simple  wise. 

8  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right, 

and  do  rejoice  the  heart : 
The  Lord's  "command  is  pure,  and  doth 
light  to  the  eyes  impart. 


32  PSALM  XX. 

9  Unspotted  Is  tlie  fear  of  God, 

and  doth  endure  for  ever : 
The  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true 
and  righteous  altogetlier. 

10  They  more  than  gold,  yea,  miic!)  fine  gold 

to  be  desired  are; 
Tlian  lioney,  honey  from  the  comb 
tluit  droppeth,  sweeter  far. 

11  Moreover,  they  tliy  servant  warn 

how  lie  his  iife  should  frame : 
A  great  reward  provided  is 
for  them  that  keep  the  same. 
I'J  Wiio  can  his  errors  understaiul '. 
()  cleanse  thou  me  within 

13  From  secret  faults.    Tliy  servant  keep 

from  all  presumpt'ous  sin ; 

And  do  not  suffer  them  to  liave 

domiiiion  over  me : 
Then,  righteous  and  innocent 

I  from  much  sin  shall  be.  i 

14  Tlie    words   which    from    my    moutlr 

proceed, 
the  thoughts  sent  from  my  heart, 
Accept,  O  Lord,  for  thou  my  strength 
and  my  Redeemer  art. 

PSALM  20. 

JEHOVAH  hear  thee  in  the  day 
when  trouble  he  doth  send  ; 
And  let  the  name  of  Jacob's  God 
thee  from  all  ill  defend. 
2  O  let  him  help  send  from  above, 
out  of  his  sanctu'ry : 


PSALM  XXL  33 

From  Zion,  his  own  holy  hill, 
let  him  give  strength  to  thee. 

3  Let  him  remember  all  thy  gifts, 

accept  thy  sacrifice : 

4  Grant  thee  thine  heart's  wish,  and  tiilfil 

thy  thoughts  and  counsel  wise.  ~ 

5  In  thy  salvation  we  will  joy  ; 

in  our  God's  name  we  will 
Display  our  banners  :  and  the  Lord 
thy  prayers  all  fulfil. 

6  Now  know  I,  God  his  king  CDth  save: 

he  from  his  holy  heav'n 
Will  hear  him,  with  the  saving  strength 
by  his  own  right  hand  giv'n. 

7  In  chariots  some  put  confidence, 

some  horses  trust  upon  : 
But  we  remember  will  the  name 
of  our  Lord  God  alone. 

8  W^e  rise,  and  upright  stand,  when  lliey 

are  bowed  down,  and  fall. 

9  Deliver,  Lord ;  and  let  the  king 

us  hear  when  we  do  call. 


PSALM  21. 

THE  king  in  thy  great  strength  O  Lord, 
shall  very  joyful  be:  ^ 

In  thy  salvation  rejoice  ^ 

how  veh'mently  shall  he  \ 
2  Thou  hast  li('st(.wod  upon  him 
all  that  his  heart  would  iiave; 
And  thou  from  him  didst  not  withhold 
whatc'er  his  lips  did  crave. 
E 


34  PSALM  XXI 

3  For  thou  with  blCi^siHfrs  hhn  prevent'al     I 

of  lioodness  niaiiifokl: 
And  ihou  liast  set  upon  his  head 
a  crown  of  pmr.-t  £fo!d. 

4  Whi'ii  111'  drsircd  iiie  of  thee,  ; 

thou  life  io  hill!  tiidst  give; 
Ev'n  such  a  lengtli  of  days,  that  he      -j 
for  evermore  should  live. 

5  In  that  salvation  wrought  by  thee 

his  glory  is  made  great :  j 

Honour  and  comely  majesty 
thou  hast  upon  him  set. 

6  Because  that  thou  for  evermore 

most  blessed  hast  liim  made  : 
And  thou  hast  with  thy  coiyitenauce 
made  him  exceeding  glad. 

7  Because  the  king  upon  the  Lord 

his  conlidence  doth  lay  ; 
And,  through  the  grace  of  the  Most  High 
shall  not  be  mov'd  away. 

8  Thine  hand  shall  all  those  men  find  out 

that  en'mies  are  to  thee ; 
Ev'n  thy  right  hand  shall  find  out  those 
of  thee  that  haters  be. 

9  Like  fiery  ov'n  thou  slialt  them  make, 

when  kindled  is  thine  ire  : 
God  shall  tlicni  swallow  in  his  wrath, 
devonr  thein  shall  the  fire. 

10  Their  fruit  from  earth  thou  shaltd-'stroy 

their  serrl  men  from  anir.ng, 

11  For  they  beyond  ilicir  niiglii,  'i:;tinst  tlie^ 

did  plot  niiscliief  and  wrojig. 


PSALM  XXII.  35 

2  Thou  therefore  shalt  make  them  turn 
back, 
wlien  thou  thy  shafts  shalt  place 
Upon  thy  strings,  made  ready  all 
to  fly  asamst  their  face. 
.3  In  thygreat  pow'r  and  strength,  O  I.nrd, 
be  tliou  exalted  high : 
So  siml!  we  sing  with  joyful  hearts, 
thy  power  praise  shall  we 

PSALlVI-22. 

[l/f  Y  God,  mv  God,  why  hast  thou  me 
IT.I  forsaken!  why  so  far 
Art  thou  from  helping  me,  and  from 
•     mv  words  that  roaring  are  1  ■ 
5  All  day,  my  God,  to  tlict;  I  cry, 
yet  am  not  heard  by  thee  ; 
And  in  the  season  of  the  night 
I  cannot  silent  be. 

!  Btit  thou  art  holy,  thou  that  dost 

iiiliabit  Isr'el's  praise. 
[  Our  fathers  hop'd  in  Uiee;  they  hop'd, 

and  thou  didst  them  release. 
i  When  unto  thee  they  sent  their  cry, 

to  them  deliv'rance  came  ;  _ 
Because  they  put  their  trust  in  thee, 

they  were  not  put  to  shame. 

5  But  as  for  me,  a  worm  I  am, 

a;!!!  as  no  man  am  priz'd: 
Rt  pr- ach  of  nsen  I  am,  and  by 

the  jioople  am  d^^spis'd. 
r  All  that  me  see,  laush  me  to  scorn  : 

shoot  out  the  lip  do  tisey ; 


36  PSALM  XXII. 

They  nod  and  shake  their  heads  at  me, 
and,  mocking,  thns  do  say  : 

8  Tiiis  man  did  trust  in  God  that  he 

would  free  him  by  liis  might: 
Let  him  deliver  him,  sith  he 
had  in  liim  such  delight. 

9  But  thou  art  he  out  of  the  womb 

that  didst  ine  safely  take  ; 
When  I  was  on  my  mother's  breasts 
thou  me  to  hope  didst  make. 

10  And  I  was  cast  upon  thy  care, 

ev'n  from  the  womb  till  now ; 
And  from  my  mother's  belly.  Lord, 
my  God  and  guide  art  thou. 

11  Be  not  far  off,  for  grief  is  near, 

and  none  to  help  is  found. 

12  Bulls  many  compass  me;  strong  bulls 

of  Bashan  me  surround. 

13  Their  mouths  they  open'd  wide  on  me, 

upon  me  gape  did  they. 
Like  to  a  lion  ravening, 
and  roaring  for  his  prey. 

14  Like  water  I'm  pour'd  out,  my  bones 

all  out  of  joint  do^jmrt : 
Amidst  my  bowels,  as  the  wax, 
so  melted  is  my  heart. 

15  My  strength  is  like  a  potsherd  dried, 

my  tongue  it  cleaveth  fast 
Unto  my  jaws ;  and  to  the  dust 
of  death  thou  brought  me  hast. 

16  For  dogs  have  comjiass'd  me  about ; 

the  wicked,  that  did  meet 
In  their  assembly,  me  enclos'd: 
they  pierc'd  my  hands  and  feet. 


PSALM  xxn.  37 

17  I  all  my  bones  may  tell ;  they  do 

lipon  me  look  and  stare. 

18  riiion  my  vesture  lots  tliey  cast, 

and  clothes  among  them  share. 

19  BiU  be  not  far,  O  Lord,  my  strength; 

liaste  to  give  help  to  me. 

20  From  sword  my  soul,  from  pow'r  of  dogs 

my  darling  set  thou  free. 

21  Out  of  the  roaring  lion's  mouth 

do  thou  me  shield  and  save : 
For  from  tlie  horns  of  unicorns 
an  ear  to  me  thou  gave. 

22  [  will  sliow  forth  thy  name  unto 

those  that  my  brethren  are; 
Anddst  the  coi'.gregatioii 
thy  praise  I  will  declare. 

23  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  who  do  him  fear  ; 

him  glorify,  all  ye 
The  seed  of  Jacob  :  fear  him,  all 
that  Isr'el's  children  be. 

24  For  he  despis'd  not,  nor  abhorr'd 

th'  afliicted's  misery ; 
Nor  from  ium  hid  his  face,  but  heard 
when  he  to  him  did  cry. 

25  Wi!hin  the  congregation  great 

my  praise  shall  be  of  thee  : 
My  vows  before  them  that  him  fear, 

Hl.all  be  perform'd  bv  m.e. 
2G  Ti';>  meek  shall  eat,  and  shall  be  fill'd; 

tli'v  also  praise  sliall  give 
Unto  ihe  Loid  that  do  him  seek; 

your  hearts  shall  ever  live. 


38  PSALM  XXIII. 

27  All  ends  of  th'  eiirtli  remember  shall 

and  turn  the  Lord  unto ; 

All  kindreds  of  the  nations 

to  him  shall  homafie  do. 

28  Because  t!ic  kiii-idoni  to  the  Lord 

ditli  appertain  as  his; 
Likewise  among  the  nations 
the  Governor  he  is. 

29  Earth's  ftU  ones  eat,  and  worship  shall 

all  who  to  dust  descend 
Shall  bow  to  him :  none  of  them  can 
his  soul  from  death  defend.  i 

30  A  seed  shall  service  do  to  him ; 

unto  the  Lord  it  shall 
Be  for  a  generation 
reckon'd  in  ages  all. 

31  They  shall  come,  and  they  shall  declan 

his  truth  and  righteousness, 
Unto  a  people  yet  unborn, 
and  that  he  hath  done  this. 

PSALM  23. 

Tira  Lord's  my  shepherd,  I'll  not  want 
2  He  makes  me  down  to  lie 
In  pastures  green  :  he  leadeth  me 
tiie  quiet  v/aters  by. 

3  My  soul  he  doth  restore  again  ; 

and  me  to  walk  doth  make 
Within  the  paths  of  righteousness, 
ev'n  for  his  own  name's  sake. 

4  Yea,  t:M)ngli  I  walk  in  death's  dark  vale 

yet  will  i  W-.u  none  ill : 
For  iliou  art  with  me,  and  tliy  rod 
and  staff  jne  comfort  still. 


PSALM  XXIV.  39 

5  My  table  thou  liast  fiunishi'd, 

ill  jisest'iice  of  luy  foes ; 
My  head  thou  dost  "with  oil  ar.oiut, 
and  my  cup  overliows. 

6  Goodness  and  mercy  all  my  life 

shall  surely  follow  me  ; 
And  in  God's  house  for  everntore 
my  dwelling-place  shall  be. 

PSALM  24. 

THE  earth  belongs  unto  the  Lord] 
and  all  ihat  it  contains  ; 
Tiie  world  that  is  hihahited, 
and  all  tliat  tliefe  remains. 
2  For  th»>f()undations  thereof 
he  on  the  seas  did  lay, 
And  he  hath  it  established 
upon  the  floods  to  stay. 

J  Who  is  the  man  that  shall  ascend 
into  the  hill  of  God  ? 
Or  who  within  his  lioly  place 
shall  have  a  firm  abode  ? 
I  Whose  hands  are  clean,  whose  heart  ia 
pure, 
and  unto  vanity 
Who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul, 
nor  sworn  deceitfully. 

•  He  from  th'  Eternal  shall  receive 

the  blessing  him  upon, 
And  riElUeousness,  ev"n  from  the  God 

of  his  sah  afion. 
i  This  is  the  ^veneuuion 

tliat  after  hini  iiujuire, 


40  PSALM  XXV. 

O  i^Hcnb,  who  do  seek  thy  face 
with  their  whole  heart's  desire. 
7  Ye  gates,  lift  up  your  heads  on  high ; 
ye  doors  that  last  for  ayr , 
Be  lifted  up,  that  so  the  King 
of  glorv  enter  may. 
B  But  who  of  glory  is  the  Khigl 
the  miahtv  Lord  is  tliis; 
Ev'n  that  same  Lord,  that  great  in  migh 
and  strong  in  battle  is. 

9  Ye  ^ates,  lift  up  your  heads ;  ye  doors, 

doors  that  do  last  for  aye, 
Be  lifted  up,  that  so  the  Khig 
of  glory  enter  may. 

10  But  who  is  he  that  is  the  King 

of  glory  ?  who  is  this  ? 
The  Lord  of  hosts,  an.d  none  but  he, 
the  King  of  glory  is. 

PSALM  25. 

TO  thoe  I  lift  my  soul. 
2  ()  Lord,  I  trust  in  thee: 
My  Cod,  let  me  not  be  ashiun'd, 
nor  foes  triumph  o'er  me. 

3  Let  none  that  wait  on  tliee 

be  put  to  shame  at  all ; 
But  those  that  without  cause  transgress 
let  shame  upon  them  fall. 

4  Show  me  thy  ways,  O  Lord ; 

thy  paths,  O  teach  thou  use: 
And" do  thou  lead  me  in  thy  truth, 

therein  my  teacher  be: 
For  thou  art  God,  that  dost 

to  me  salvation  send, 


PSALM  XXV.  41 

And  I  upon  thee  all  the  day, 

expecting,  do  attend. 
Thy  tender  mercies.  Lord, 

I*  pray  thee  to  remember. 
And  loving-kindnesses;  for  they 

have  l)een  of  old  for  ever. 
My  sins  and  faults  of  yoiitli 

do  thou,  O  Lord,  forget ; 
After  thy  mercy  think  oi!  me, 

and  for  thy  goodness  great. 
God  good  and  upriglit  is : 

tlie  way  lie'll  sinners  show, 
i  The  meek  in  judgment  he  will  I'Mide, 

and  make  liis  path  to  know. 

0  The  whole  paths  of  the  Lord 

are  truth  and  mercy  sure. 
To  those  that  do  liis  cov'nant  keep, 
and  testimonies  pure. 

1  Now,  for  thine  own  name's  sake, 

O  Lord,  T  thee  entreat 
To  pardon  mine  iniquity  ; 
for  it  is  very  great. 
.2  What  man  is  he  that  fears 

the  Lord,  and  doth  him  serve  ? 
Him  sliall  he  teach  the  way  t)::u  he 
shall  choose,  and  still  observe. 
13  His  soul  shall  dv.^eU  at  ease  ; 
and  his  posterity 
Shall  flourish  still,  and  of  the  earlh 
inheritors  shall  be. 
L4  With  those  that  fear  him,  is 
the  secret  of  the  Lord : 
The  knowledge  of  his  covenant 
he  will  to  them  atibrd. 
F 


42  PSALM  XXV. 

13  Mine  eyes  upon  the  Lord 
continually  are  set : 
For  lie  it  is  that  shall  bring  forth 
my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

16  Turn  unto  me  thy  face, 

and  to  me  niurcy  show  : 
Because  that  1  am"  desolate, 
and  am  brought  very  low. 

17  My  heart's  griefs  are  increas'd: 

me  fmin  disiri^sj;  relieve. 

18  See  iiiiiic  aiHic  Jinn  and  my  pain, 

ami  ail  my  sins  forgive. 

19  Consider  thou  my  foes, 

because  they  many  are, 
And  it  a  cruel  hatred  is 
which  tliey  against  me  bear. 

20  O  do  thoii  keep  my  sou!, 

do  thou  deliver  me : 
And  let  me  never  be  asliam'd, 
because  I  trust  in  thee. 

21  Let  upiiglitness  and  truth 

keep  nic,  who  thee  attend. 

22  Redeniplion,  Lord,  to  Israel 

from  all  liis  troubles  send. 

Another  of  the  same. 

TO  thee  I  lift  mv  soul,  O  Lord. 
2  My  Cxod,  Itrnstinthee; 
Let  me  not  be  asiian)'d ;  let  not 
my  foes  triumph  o'er  me. 
3  Yea,  let  thou  none  asliamed  be 
that  do  on  thee  attend: 
AsJianied  let  them  be,  O  Lord, 
who  without  cause  offend. 


PSALM  XXV.  43 

i  Thyvvnys,  Lord,  show;  teach  me  thy  paths, 
5      Load  me  in  trutli,  teach  me : 
For  of  my  safety  tliou  art  God ; 
all  day  I  wait  on  thee. 
3  Thy  mercies,  that  most  tender  are, 
do  thou,  O  Lord,  remember, 
And  loving-kindnesses ;  for  they 
have  beoii  of  old  for  ever. 
7  Let  not  the  errors  of  my  youth, 
nor  sins  remember'd  be  ; 
In  mercy,  for  thy  goodness'  sake, 
O  liOrd,  remember  me. 
i  TJie  Lord  is  good  and  gracious, 
he  upright  ts  also  : 
He  tlierefbre  sinners  will  instruct 
in  ways  that  they  should  go. 

I  The  meek  and  lowly  he  will  guide 
in  judgment  just  alway : 
To  meek  and  poor  atiiicted  ones 
li(!'ll  clearly  teacli  Ills  v^-ay. 

0  The  whole  jpaths  of  the  Lord  our  God 

are  truth  and  mercy  sure, 
To  such  as  keep  his  covenant 
and  testimonies  pure. 

1  Now,  for  thine  own  name's  sake,  O  Lord, 

I  humbly  thee  entreat 
To  pardon  m.ine  iniquity ; 
for  it  is  very  great. 

2  What  man  fears  God  ?  liim  shall  he  teach 

the  way  that  lie  shall  choose. 

3  II i>-  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease ;  his  seed 

the  earth,  as  iieirs,  shall  use. 

4  The  secret  of  the  Loi  d  is  with 

such  as  do  fear  his  uajue  ; 


44  PSALM  XXVI. 

And  he  his  holy  covenant 
will  manifest  to  them. 

15  Toward  the  Lord  my  waiting  eyes 

continually  are  set ; 
For  he  it  is  that  shall  bring  forth 
my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

16  O  turn  thee  unto  me,  O  God, 

have  mercy  me  upon; 
/     Because  1  solitary  am, 
aud  in  afflicti(m. 

17  Eniarg'd  the  griefs  are  of  mine  heart: 

mc  from  distress  relieve. 

18  See  mine  affliction  and  my  pain, 

and  all  my  sins  forgive. 

19  Consider  thou  mine  enemies, 

b 'Cause  they  many  are. 
And  it  a  cruel  h.atrcd  is 

which  they  against  me  bear. 

20  O  do  thou  keep  my  soul;  O  God, 

do  thou  deliver  me  : 
Lot  me  not  be  asham'd  ;  for  I 
do  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

21  O  l('L  integrity  and  truth 

ki't'p  me,  who  thee  attend. 

22  Redemption,  Lord,  to  Israel, 

fi  om  all  liis  lr»ubles  send. 

PSALM  26. 

JUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  have  walk'd 
in  mine  integrity : 
.*  trusted  also  in  the  Lord ; 
slide  therefore  shall  not  T. 
2  ILxamine  me,  and  do  me  prove; 
try  iieart  and  reins,  O  God : 


PSALM  XXVI.  45 

3  For  thy  love  is  before  mine  e5-es, 

tliy  ti-uth's  paths  I  have  trode. 

4  With  persons  vain  I  have  not  sat, 

luor  with  disseiublers  gone. 

5  Th'  assembly  of  ill  men  I  hate; 

to  sit  with  such  I  shun. 

6  Mine  liands  in  innocence,  O  Lord, 

I'll  wash  and  purify; 

So  to  thine  holy  aitar  go, 

and  compass  it  will  L 

7  That  I,  with  voice  of  thanksgiving, 

may  publish  and  declare, 
And  tell  of  all  thy  mighty  works, 
tliat  great  and  wondrous  are. 

8  Thi!  iiabitation  of  t!iy  house. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  well ; 
Yea,  in  that  place  I  do  delight 
where  doth  thine  honour  dwell. 

B  With  sinners  gather  not  my  soul, 
'        ar,d  such  as  blood  would  spill : 

10  Whose  hands  miscliicvous  plots,  rij^ht 

hand 
corrupting  bribes  do  fill. 

11  But  as  for  me,  1  will  walk  on 

in  mine  integrity : 
Do  thou  redeem  me,  and,  O  Lord, 
be  merciful  to  me. 

12  V.y  foot  upon  an  even  place 

(h-th  stand  with  steadfastness: 
Wi'.'.'in  tiic  congregations 
tli'  Eternal  I  will  bless. 


46  PSALM  xxvn. 

PSALM  27. 

THE  Lord's  my  lislu  and  savins;  hral'li 
vvito  sliall  iiialu'  nie  disiuay'd  ? 
Ml  lii!''srq!v.!2ili  is  t  ho  Lord;  oi'vviiom 
lii-ii  sliaii  I  be  aiVaid? 

2  Vviiuii  at,  mine  enemies  and  foes, 

most  wicked  persons  all, 
To  eat  my  flesh  against  me  rose, 
tlity  stumbled  and  did  fall. 

3  A^raiiist  me  though  an  liost  encamp, 

my  heart  yet  fearless  is : 
Tijou-ih  war  against  me  rise,  1  will 
be  oonlident  in  this. 

4  One  thing  I  of  the  Lord  desir'd, 

and  will  seek  to  obtain, 
Thai  all  days  of  my  life  I  may 

within  God's  house  remain  ; 
That  I  the  beauty  of  the  Lord 

bahold  may  and  admire, 
And  that  I  in  his  holy  place 

may  rev'rently  inquire. 

5  For  lie  in  his  pavilion  shall 

nv  hide  in  evil  days ; 
In  secret  of  his  tent  mo  hide, 
and  on  a  rock  me  raise. 

6  And  now,  ev'n  at  this  present  time, 

mine  liead  shall  lifted  be 
A-l>ove  all  tliose  that  are  my  foes, 

and  round  encompass  me  : 
Tlierefore  unto  his  tabernacle 

I'll  sacrifices  bring 
Of  joyfulness ;  I'll  sing,  yea,  I 

to  God  will  praises  sing. 


PSALM  XXVII.  47 

7  O  Lord,  f^ive  ear  unto  my  voice, 

Avlien  I  do  cry  to  tliee  ; 
upon  ine  also  mercy  Imve, 
and  do  thou  answer  me. 

8  Wlien  tliou  didsit  say,  Seek  ye  my  face, 

then  unto  thee  reply, 
Thus  did  my  heart,  Above  all  things 
thy  face.  Lord,  seek  will  I. 

9  Far  from  me  hide  not  thou  thy  face ; 

put  not  away  from  thee 
Tliy  servant  in  thy  wrath :  thou  hast 

an  helper  been  to  me. 
O  God  of  my  salvation 

leave  me  not,  nor  forsake  : 

10  Thouirh  me  my  parents  both  should  leava 

the  Lord  will  me  uptake. 

11  O  Lord,  instruct  me  in  thy  way, 

to  me  a  leader  be 
In  a  plain  path,  because  of  those 
that  hatred  bear  to  me. 

12  Give  me  not  to  mine  en'mies'  will ; 

for  witnesses  that  lie 
Against  me  risen  are,  and  such 
as  breathe  out  cruelty. 

13  I  fainted  had,  unless  that  I 

believed  had  to  see, 
The  Lord's  own  froodness  in  the  land 
of  them  tJiat  livinsr  be. 

14  Wait  on  the  Lord,  and  be  thou  strong, 

and  he  shall  sirenfrfli  afford 
Unto  thine  heart ;  yea,  do  Uiou  wait, 
I  say,  upon  tlie  Lord. 


48  PSALM  XXVIII. 


PSALM   i:i». 

TO  thee  I'll  cry,  O  Lord,  1113^  rock  ; 
hold  not  thy  peace  to  nie  ; 
Lest  hke  those  that  to  pit  descend, 
I  by  thy  silence  be; 

2  Tlie  voice  hear  of  iny  humble  pray'rs, 

when  unto  (hee  I  cry ; 
When  to  thine  holy  oiacle 
I  lift  mine  hands  on  liigh. 

3  With  ill  men  draw  me  not  away, 

tliut  work  iniquity; 
That   speak  peace   to  their  friends, 
while  in 
their  luarts  doth  mischief  lie. 

4  Give  them  according  lo  their  deeds, 

and  ills  endeavoured ; 
And,  as  their  handy-works  deserve, 
to  thicm  be  rendered. 

5  God  shall  not  build,  but  them  destroy, 

who  would  not  understand 
The  Lord's  own  works,  nor  did  regard 
the  doing  of  liishand. 

6  For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

for  eraciously  he  heard 

Tl;c  voice  of  iny  petitions, 

and  prayers  did  regard. 

T  The  Lord's  my  strength  and  shield: 
my  heart 
upon  iiini  did  rely. 
And  I  am  he)p:'d  ;  iience  my  heart 

doth  joy  e.\c<'('di!i;.'ly  ; 
And  with  my  song  I  \A'ill  him  |)i  aide 
9      Their  sueiiglh  is  God  alone ; 


PSALM  XXIX.  49 

He  also  Is  the  saving  strength 

of  his  anointed  One. 
y  O  thine  own  people  do  thou  save, 

bless  thhie  inlierilance: 
Them  also  do  tliou  feed,  and  them 

for  evermore  advance. 

PSALM  29. 

GIVE  j'e  unto  the  Lord,  ye  sons 
that  of  the  nii<:hty  be, 
All  t^trencth  and  glory  to  the  Lord 
with  cheerfuhie^s  give  ye. 

2  Unto  the  Lord  the  glory  give 

that  to  his  name  is  due ; 
And  in  the  beautv  of  holiness 
unto  JEHOVAH  bow. 

3  The  Lord's  voice  on  the  waters  is; 

the  God  of  majesty 
Doth  thunder,  and  on  multitudes 
of  waters  sitteth  he. 

4  A  pow'rful  voice  it  is  that  comes 

out  from  the  Lord  most  hiiili ; 
The  voice  of  that  great  Lord  is  full 
of  glorious  majesty. 

5  The  voice  of  the  Eternal  doth 

asunder  cedars  tear : 
Yea,  God  the  Lord  doth  cedars  break 
that  Lebanon  doth  bear. 

6  He  makes  them  like  a  calf  to  skip; 

ev'n  tiiat  great  Lebanon, 
And,  like  to  a  young  uiiicorn, 
the  mountain  Sirion. 

7  God's  voice  divides  the  flames  uf  fiie; 

8  The  desert  it  doth  shake : 

G 


50  PSALM  XXX. 

The  Lord  dotli  make  the  wilderness 
of  KadesJ]  all  to  cjuake. 

9  God's  voice  doth  make  the  hinds  to  cul 

il  makes  the  forest  bare : 
And  in  his  temple  ev'ry  one 
his  glory  doth  declare. 

10  The  Lord  sits  on  the  floods ;  the  Lord 

sits  King,  and  ever  shall. 

11  The  Lord  will  give  his  people  strength, 

and  with  peace  bless  them  all. 

PSALM  30. 

LORD,  I  will  thee  extol,  for  thou 
liast  lifted  me  on  high., 
And  over  me  thou  to  rejoice 
niad'st  not  mine  enemy. 
2  O  thou  who  an  tlieLord  my  God, 
[  in  distress  to  thee 
With  loud  cries  lifted  up  my  voice, 
and  thou  hast  healed  me. 

i  O  Lord,  my  soul  thou  hast  brought  up, 
and  rescu'd  from  the  grave ; 
That  I  to  pit  should  not  go  dowu, 
alive  thou  didst  me  save. 

4  O  ye  that  are  his  holy  ones, 

sing  praise  unto  the  Lord  ; 
And  give  unto  him  thanks,  when  ye 
his  holiness  record. 

5  For  but  a  moment  lasts  his  wrath ; 

life  in  his  favour  lies  ; 
Weeping  may  for  a  nU-ht  endure, 
at  morn  doth  joy  arise. 

6  In  inv  prosperity,  I  said, 

that  notliiug  sliall  me  move. 


PSALM  XXXI.  51 

O  I^ord,  thou  hast  my  mountain  made 

to  stand  strong  by  thy  love : 
Bui  when  that  thou,  O  gracious  God, 

duist  liide  thy  face  from  me,    • 
Then  quickly  was  my  prosp'rous  state 

tiuii'd  into  misery. 
VVIierefore  unto  the  Lord  my  cry 

I  caused  to  ascend; 
My  humble  supplication 

I  to  the  Lord  did  send. 
What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood, 

when  1  go  down  to  pit? 
Sliail  unto  thee  the  dust  eive  praise? 

thy  inith  declare  shall  it"? 

0  Hoar,  Lord,  have  mercy;  helpme, Lnid 

1  Tliou  turned  hast  my  sadness 

To  dancing ;  yea,  my  sackcloth  loos'd, 
and  girded  me  with  gladness; 

2  That  sing  thy  praise  my  glory  may, 

and  never  silent  be. 
O  Lord  nty  God,  for  evermore 
I  will  give  thanks  to  thee. 

PSALxM  31. 

[N  thee,  O  Lord,  I  put  my  trust; 
sjiani'd  let  me  never  be: 
According  to  thy  righteousness, 
do  thou  deliver  me. 
I  Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me,  with  speed 

s/'iul  me  deliverance: 
,  To  sa\'e  nie,  my  strons  rock  be  thou, 

and  my  house  of  defence. 
I  Because  thou  art  my  rock,  and  thee 
I  for  my  fortress  lake  ; 


52  PSALM  XXXI 

Therefore  do  thou  me  lead  and  guide, 
••v'li  Ihr  tJiiiie  own  name's  Fake. 

4  A  !i(l  sitl!  tliou  art  my  strength,  therefore 

pull  nie  out  of  the  net, 
Which  they  in  subtilty  for  me 
so  privily  have  set. 

5  Iiuo  thine  hands  I  do  commit 

my  sp'rit;  for  thou  art  he, 
O  ihou,  JEHOVAH,  God  of  truth, 
tJiat  hast  redeemed  me. 

6  TI;ose  tliat  do  lying  vanities 

regard,  1  have  abhorr'd : 
Bin  as  foi-  me,  my  confidence 
is  fixed  on  the  Lord. 

7  i'il  in  thy  mercy  gladly  joy ; 

for  thoii  my  miseries 
Coiisider'd  hast ;  tliou  hast  my  soul 
known  in  adversities: 

8  And  thou  hast  not  enclosed  me 

within  the  en'my's  hand  ; 
And  by  thee  have  my  feet  been  made 
in  a  large  room  to  stand. 

9  O  Lord,  upon  me  mercy  have, 

for  trouble  is  on  me: 
Mine  eye,  my  belly,  and  ray  soul, 
with  grief  consumed  be. 

10  Because  my  life  with  grief  is  spent, 

my  years  with  sighs  and  groans: 
.My  strength  doth  fail ;  and  for  my  sin 
consumed  are  my  bones. 

11  I  was  a  scorn  to  all  my  foes, 

as.d  to  my  friends  a  fear ; 
And  specially  reproach'd  of  those 
Uiat  were  my  neighbours  near : 


PSALM  XXXI.  53 

Whfn  they  me  saw,  they  from  me  fled. 
.2      Ev'n  so  I  am  forgot, 

As  men  are  out  of  mind  when  dead : 
I'm  like  a  broken  pot. 

13  For  slanders  I  of  many  heard  ; 

fear  compass'd  me,  while  they 
Against  me  did  consult,  and  plot 
to  take  my  life  away. 

14  But  as  for  me,  O  Lord,  my  trust 

upon  thee  I  did  lay  ; 
And  I  to  thee,  Thou  art  my  God, 
did  confidently  say. 

15  My  times  are  wholly  in  thine  hand  ; 

"do  thou  deliver  me 
From  their  hands,  that  mine  enemies 
and  persecutors  be. 

16  Thy  countenance  to  shine  do  thou 
vipon  thy  serA'ant  make: 

Unto  me  give  salvation, 
for  thy  great  mercies'  sake. 

17  Lft  me  not  be  asham'd,  O  Lord, 
for  on  thee  call'd  I  have : 

Let  wicked  men  be  sham'd,  let  them 
be  silent  in  the  grave. 

18  To  silence  put  the  lying  lips 
that  grievous  things  do  say, 

And  liard  reports,  in  piide  and  scorn, 
on  righteous  men  do  lay. 

19  How  great's  the  goodness  thou  for  them 
tl-.at  fear  thee  keep'st  in  store  ; 

And  wrought'st  for  them  that  trust  in 
lliee 
the  sons  of  men  before ! 


54  PSALM  XXXI  [. 

20  In  secret  of  thy  presence,  thou 

Shalt  hide  tliem  from  man's  pride ; 
From  strife  of  tongues  thou  closely  slialtJi 
as  in  a  tent,  them  hide. 

21  All  praise  and  thanks  ho  to  the  Lord ; 

for  lie  hath  magnified  j 

His  wondrous  love  to  me  within 
a  city  fortified. 

22  For  from  thine  eyes  cut  off  I  am, 

1  in  my  haste  had  said  ;  j 

My  voice  yet  heard'st  thou,  when  to  theei 

with  cries  my  moan  I  made.  ' 

23  O  love  the  Lord,  al!  ye  nis  saints; 

because  the  Lord  doth  guard 
The  faithful ;  and  he  plenteously 

proud  doers  doth  reward.  { 

24  Be  of  good  courage,  and  lie  strengtli 

unto  your  hearts  shall  send,  ! 

All  ye  whose  hope  and  confidence 
doth  on  the  Lord  depend. 

PSALM  32. 

O  BLESSED  is  the  man,  to  whom 
is  freely  pardoned 
All  the  transgressions  he  hath  done, 
whose  sin  is  covered. 

2  Bless'd  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 

imputeth  not  his  sin, 
And  in  whose  sp'rit  there  is  no  guile, 
nor  fraud  is  found  therein. 

3  When  as  I  did  refrain  my  speech, 

and  silent  was  my  tongue, 
My  bones  then  waxed  old,  because 
I  roared  all  day  long. 


PSALM  XXXII.  55 

i  (For  upon  me  botli  day  and  night 
thine  liand  did  heavy  lie,) 
So  that  my  moisture  turned  is 
to  summer's  drought  thereby. 
5  I  thereupon  have  unto  thee 
my  sin  acknowledued, 
And  likewise  mine  iniquity 

I  Iiave  not  covered. 
I  will  confess  unto  tlie  Lord 

my  trespasses,  said  I ; 
And  of  my  sin  thou  freely  didst 
forgive  th'  iniquity. 
5  For  this  shall  ev'ry  godly  one 
his  prayer  make  to  thee  ; 
In  such  a' time  he  shall  thee  seek, 

as  found  thou  maycst  be. 
Surely,  when  floods  of  waters  great 

do  swell  up  to  the  brim, 
They  sliall  not  overwhelm  his  soul, 
nor  once  come  near  to  him. 
J  Thou  art  my  hiding-place,  tliou  shalt 
from  trouble  keep  me  free : 
Thou,  with  songs  of  deliverance, 
about  shalt  compass  me. 
J  I  will  instruct  thee,  and  thee  teach 
the  way  that  tliou  shalt  go; 
And,  with  mine  eye  upon  thee  set, 
I  will  direction  show. 
)  Then  be  not  like  the  horse  or  mule, 
Vv-hicli  do  not  nnderstand  ; 
Whosi-  nioutli,  lesi  they  come  near  to  thf'« 
a  bridle  must  couunand. 
10  Unto  the  man  that  wicked  is, 
his  sorrows  shall  abound ; 


56  PSALM  xxxni. 

But  Ilim  that  trusteth  in  tlie  liord, 

mercy  shall  compass  round. 

11  Ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord  bo  glad, 

in  him  do  ye  rejoice : 

All  ye  that  nj)rii;ht  are  in  hf^art, 

for  joy  lift  up  your  voice. 

PSALM   33. 
■¥7"E  righteous,  in  the  Lord  rejoice: 
jB.    it  comely  is  and  ri<;ht, 
That  nprin:ht  men,  v.ith  thankfii!  voice, 
should  praise  the  Lord  of  nii;:!it. 

2  Praise  God  with  iiarp  ;  and  unto  him 

sing  with  the  psaltery ; 
Ujjon  a  ten  string' d  instrument 
make  ye  sweet  melody. 

3  A  new  song  to  him  sing,  and  play 

with  loud  noise  skilfullj' : 

4  For  right  is  God's  word,  all  liis  works 

are  done  in  verity. 

5  To  judgment  and  to  righteousness 

a  love  he  beareth  still : 
The  loving  kindness  of  the  Lord 
the  earth  throughout  doth  till. 

6  The  heavens  by  the  word  of  God 

did  their  beginniiig  take  ; 
And  by  the  !n-eathing  of  his  mouth, 
he  ail  Iheir  hosts  did  make. 

7  The  waters  of  the  seas  he  brings 

together  as  a  heap ; 
And  in  store-houses,  as  it  were, 
he  iayeth  up  the  deep. 

8  Let  earth,  and  all  that  live  therein, 

with  rev'rence  fear  the  Lord; 


PSALM  xxxin.  57 

Let  all  the  world's  inliabitaiits 

dread  liim  willi  one  accord : 
)  For  he  did  speak  the  word,  and  done 

it  was  without  delay  ; 
Established,  it  liriuly  stood 

whatever  he  did  say. 

to  God  doth  the  counsel  bring  to  nought 
which  heathen  folks  do  take ; 
And  what  the  people  do  devise 
of  none  eJiect  doth  make. 

11  O !  but  the  counsel  of  the  Lord 

doth  stand  for  ever  sure  ; 

And  of  his  heart  ihc  purposes 

from  age  to  age  endure. 

12  That  nation  blessed  is,  whose  God 

JEHOVAH  is,  and  those 
A  blessed  people  are,  whom  for 
his  heritage  he  chose. 
^3  The  Lord  1from  hcav'n  sees   and   be- 
holds ^ 
all  sons  of  men  full  well : 
14  He  views  all  from  hisdweUing-pIace, 
that  in  the  earth  do  dwell. 

:5  He  forms  their  hearts  alike,  and  all 
their  doinirs  he  observes. 
Great  hosts  save  not  a  king,  much  strength 
no  mighty  man  preserves. 

17  A  'horse  forpreservation 

is  a  deceitful  tliinsr : 
And,  by  the  greatness  of  his  strength, 
can  no  deliv'rance  bring. 

18  "Behold,  on  those  that  do  him  fear 
the  Lord  doth  set  his  eye ; 

H 


58  PSALM  XXXIV. 

Ev'n  those  wlio  on  his  mercy  do 
with  coiiftdeiice  rely. 
J9  From  death  to  free  tiieir  soul,  la  dearth 
life  unto  them  to  yield. 

20  Our  soul  doth  wait  upon  the  Lord  ; 

lie  is  our  help  and  shield. 

21  Sith  in  his  holy  name  we  trust, 

onr  heart  shall  joyful  be. 

22  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  on  us, 

as  we  do  hope  in  thee. 

PSALM  34. 

GOD  will  I  Mess  all  linics ;  his  praise 
my  mouth  shall  still  expret;s. 

2  My  soul  shall  boast  in  God  :  the  meek 

shall  hear  with  joyfulness. 

3  Extol  the  Lord  witli  me  ;  let  us 

exalt  his  name  loi:!eiher. 

4  I  soiiL'ht  the  Lord,  lie  lieard,  and  did 

rae  from  all  fears  deliver. 

5  They  look'd  to  hiiu,  and  lichten'd  were; 

urn  si  -i;!!.  il  -vire  their  faces. 

6  This  p^t  i;  ii::.:i  .  lir.!,  God  heard, and  sav't 

him  iVi.iii  iili  iiis  distresses. 

7  The  a;;i;el  of  the  Lord  encamps, 

aiid  round  encompasseth 
AH  those  about  that  do  him  fear, 
and  tliem  <!e!ivereth. 

8  O  taste  and  see  that  God  is  good ! 

who  trusts  in  Jiim  is  bless'd. 

9  Fear  God  his  sauiis:  none  that  him  fear 

shall  he  with  want  oppress'd. 

10  Tiie  lions  young  may  hungry  be, 

and  they  may  lack  tlieir  food : 


PSALM  XXXIV.  59 

But  they  that  truly  seek  the  Lord, 
shall  not  lack  any  good. 

1  O  children,  hither  do  ye  come, 

and  unto  mc  give  ear ; 
I  sliall  j-ou  teach  to  understand 
how  ye  tho  Lord  should  fear. 

2  What  man  is  he  that  life  desires, 

to  see  good  would  live  long  1 

3  Thv  lips  refrain  from  speaking  guile, 

and  from  ill  words  thy  tongue. 

4  Depart  from  ill,  do  good,  seek  peace, 

pursue  it  earnestly. 

5  God's  eyes  are  on  the  just;  his  ears 

are  open  to  their  cry. 

6  The  face  of  God  is  set  against 

those  that  do  wickedly : 
That  he  may  quite  out  from  the  earth 
cut  oft"  their  memory. 

7  The  righteous  cry  unto  the  Lord, 

he  unto  them  gives  ear  ; 
And  they  out  of  their  troubles  all 
by  him  deUver'd  are 

8  Tlie  Lord  is  ever  nigh  to  them 

that  be  of  broken  sp'rit ; 

To  them  he  safety  doth  afford 

that  are  in  heart  contrite. 

9  The  troubles  that  atHict  the  just, 

in  number  many  be  ; 
Bui  yet  at  length  out  of  them  all, 

the  Lord  doth  set  him  free. 
!0  He  carefully  his  bones  doth  keep, 

whaiever  can  befall ; 
Tl.at  not  so  much  as  one  of  their. 

can  broken  be  at  all. 


60  PSALM  XXXV. 

21  111  shall  the  wicked  slay ;  laid  waste 

shall  be  who  hate  the  just. 

22  The  Lord  ledeeins  his  servants'  souls ; 

none  perish  that  liiui  trust. 

PSALM  35. 

PLEAD,  Lord,  with  tJiose  that  plead ; 
and  fiuht 
with  thot<e  that  fijiht  with  nie. 

2  Of  shield  and  buckler  take  thou  hold, 

stand  up-mine  help  to  be. 

3  Draw  also  out  the  spear,  and  do 

asainst  them  stop  tlie  way 
That  uie  piusue:  unto  my  soul, 
I'm  thy  salvation,  say. 

4  Let  th.cm  confounded  be,  and  sham'd, 

that  for  mry  soul  have  souglit ; 
Who  plot  my  hurt,  turn'd  back  be  they, 
and  to  confusion  brouslit. 

5  Let  them  be  like  unto  the  chaff 

that  flies  before  the  wind  ; 

And  let  the  angel  of  the  Lord 

pursue  them  hard  behind. 

6  With  darkness  cover  thou  their  way, 

and  let  it  slip'ry  prove ; 
And  let  the  ansrel  of  tlie  Lord 
pursue  them  from  above. 

7  For  without  cause  have  they  for  me 

their  net  hid  in  a  pit; 
They  also  have  without  a  cause 
for  my  soul  digged  it. 

6  Let  ruin  seize  him  unawares: 
his  net  he  hid  withal 


PSALM  XXXV.  61 

Himself  let  catch  ;  and  in  the  same 

(U->tructi()n  let  him  fall. 
)  My  soul  in  God  shall  joy;  and  glad 
in  his  salvation  be: 

10  And  all  my  bones  shall  say,  O  Lord, 

who  is  like  unto  thee  1 

Which  dost  the  poor  set  free  from  him 

that  is  for  him  too  strong, 
The  poor  and  needy  from  the  man 

that  spoils  and  does  him  wrong. 

11  False  witnesses  rose ;  to  my  charge 

things  I  not  knew  they  laid. 

12  Thev,  to  the  spoiling  of  my  soul, 

me"  ill  for  good  repaid. 

13  But  as  for  me,  wiien  they  were  sick, 

in  sackcloth  sad  I  mourn'd; 
Rly  humbled  soul  did  fast ;  my  pray'r 
into  mv  bosom  turn'd. 

14  Myself  Tdid  behave  as  he 

had  been  my  friend  or  brother ; 
1  heavily  bow'd  down,  as  one 
that  mourneth  for  his  mother. 

15  But  in  my  trouble  they  reioic'd, 

eaiii'ring  themselves  together; 
Yea,  abjects  vile  together  did 

th»Mnselves  airains*  me  gather; 
I  knew  it  not ;  they  did  me  tear, 

and  quiet  would  not  be. 

16  With  mocking  hypocrites,  at  feasts 

tlicygnash'd  tlieir  teeth  at  me. 

17  How  long.  Lord,  look'st  thou  on  ?  from 

tiinse 
dx.siruction  they  intend 


62  PSALBI  XXXV. 

Rescue  my  soul,  from  iions  young 
my  dariing  do  dofbnd 

18  [  will  give  tlianks  to  thee,  O  Ijord, 

within  th'  assembly  great ; 
And  wliere  mucli  people  gailier'd  are 
thy  |)raises  forth  will  set. 

19  Let  not  my  wrongful  enemies 

proudly  rejoice  o'er  me; 
Nor  who  me  hate  without  a  cause, 
let  them  wink  with  the  eye. 

20  For  peace  they  do  not  speak  at  all ; 

but  crafiy  plots  prepare 
Against  allthose  within  the  land 
that  meek  and  quiet  are. 

21  With  mouths  set  wide,  they  'gainst  me 

said, 
ha.  ha !  our  eye  doth  see. 
2-3  Lord,  thou  hast  seen,  hold  not  thy  peace . 
Lord,  be  not  far  from  me. 

23  Stir  up  thyself ;  wake,  that  thou  niay'st 

judirment  to  me  afford, 
Ev'n  to  my  cause,  O  thou  that  art 
my  only  God  and  Lord. 

24  O  Lord  my  God,  do  thou  me  judge 

after  thy  righteousness ; 
And  let  tllera  not  their  joy  'gainst  me 

triumphantly  express: 
2.5  Nor  let  tlieiii  say  within  th.eir  hearts, 

Ah,  we  Wiiuid  have  it  thus; 
Nor  sutter  them  to  say,  that  he 

is  swallow'd  up  by  us. 

26  Sham'd  and  confounded  be  they  all, 
that  at  my  hurt  are  glad  ; 


PSALM  XXXVI.  63 

Let  those  against  me  that  do  boast, 
with  shame  ai.d  sconi  be  ciad. 

27  Lei  them  that  love  my  righteous  rause 

be  silad,  shout:  and  not  cease 

To  say,  The  Lord  be  magninal, 

who  loves  his  servant's  peace. 

28  Thy  ri-rhteousness  shall  also  be 

d;iclared  by  my  tongue ; 
The  praises  "that  belous:  to  thee, 
speak  shall  it  all  day  long. 

PSALM  36. 

THE  wicked  man's  transgression, 
^vithin  my  heart  thus  says, 
Undoubtedly  the  fear  of  God 
is  not  before  his  eyes. 

2  Because  himself  lie  flattereth 

in  his  own  blinded  eye. 
Until  tlie  hatefulness  be  found 
of  his  iniquity. 

3  Words  from  his  mouth  procecdiiig  are 

fra\id  and  iniquity. 
He  to  be  wise,  and  to  do  good, 
hath  left  off  utterly. 

4  He  mischief,  lying  on  his  bed, 

most  cunningly  dotii  plot: 
He  sets  himself  in  ways  not  good  ; 
ill  he  abhorreth  not. 

5  Thy  mercy.  Lord,  is  in  the  henv'ns ; 

thy  truth  doth  reach  the  cio-Ki.^: 

6  Thy  justice  is  like  mountairis  I'i-.'iit 

thv  judgments  deep  as  floods  : 
Lord,  thou  preservest  man  ar.d  beast, 

7  How  precious  is  tliy  grace  1 


64  PSALM  xxxvn. 

Therefore  in  shadow  of  thy  wins^g 
men's  sons  their  trust  shall  place. 

8  They  with  the  fatness  of  thy  house 

shall  he  well  satisfied  ; 
Fi'oni  ri^'cis  of  thy  pleasures  thou 
vvilt  drink  to  them  provide. 

9  Because  of  life  the  fountain  pure 

remains  alone  with  thee ; 
And  in  that  purest  li5,'ht  of  thine 
we  clearly  light  shall  see. 

10  Thy  loving-kindness  unto  them 

continue  that  thee  know  : 
And  still  on  men  upright  in  heart 
thy  righteousness  bestow. 

11  Let  not  the  foot  of  cruel  pride 

come,  and  against  me  stand  ; 
And  let  me  not  removed  be, 
Lord,  by  the  wicked's  liand 

12  There  fall'n  are  they,  and  ruined, 

that  work  iniquities : 
Cast  down  they  are,  and  never  shall 
be  able  to  arise. 

PSALM  37. 

FOR  evil-doers  fret  thou  not 
thyself  unquietly ; 
Nor  do  thou  envy  bear  to  those 
that  work  iniquity. 

2  For,  even  like  unto  the  grass, 

soon  be  cut  down  shall  they; 
And,  like  the  green  and  tender  herb, 
they  witlier  shaU  away. 

3  Set  thou  thy  trust  upon  the  Lord, 

and  be  thou  doing  good : 


psAi.M  xxxvir.  65 

And  so  thou  in  the  land  shall  dwell, 
and  verily  have  food. 

4  Delight  thyself  in  God,  he'll  give 

tin^ne  heart's  desire  to  thee. 

5  Thy  way  to  God  commit,  him  trust,      ' 

it  bring  to  pass  shall  he : 

6  And,  like  unto  the  light,  he  shall 

ihv  righteousness  display ; 
And'he  thy  judgment  shall  bring  forth 
like  noon-tide  of  tlie  day. 

7  Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  patiently 

wait  for  him  :  do  not  fret 
For  him,  who,  prosp'ring  in  his  way, 
success  in  sin  doth  get. 

8  Do  thou  from  anger  cease,  and  wrath 

see  thou  forsake  also : 
Fret  not  thyself  in  any  wise, 
that  evifthou  should'st  do. 

9  For  those  that  evil-doers  are 

shall  be  cut  ofi'  and  fall ; 
But  those  that  wait  upon  the  Lord 
the  earth  inherit  shall. 

10  For  yet  a  little  while,  and  then 

the  wicked  shall  not  be  ; 
His  place  thou  shalt  consider  well, 
but  it  thou  Shalt  not  see. 

11  But  by  inheritance,  the  earth, 

the  meek  ones  shall  possess ; 
They  also  shall  delight  themselves 
in  an  abundant  peace. 

12  The  wicked  plots  against  tlie  just, 

and  at  him  whets  his  teeth. 

13  The  Lord  shall  laugh  at  him,  because     , 

liis  day  he  coming  seeth. 


66  PSALM  XXXVII. 

14  The  wicked  have  drawn  out  the  sword, 

and  bent  their  bow,  to  slay 
The  poor  and  nei'dy,  and  to  kill 
men  of  an  upright  way. 

15  But  their  own  sword,  which  they  have 

drawn, 
shall  enter  their  OAvn  heart; 
Their  bows  which  they  have  bent  shall 

break, 
and  into  pieces  part. 

18  A  Utile  that  a  just  man  hath 

is  more,  and  better  far, 
Than  is  the  wealth  of  many  such 
as  lewd  and  wicked  are. 

17  For  sinners'  arms  shall  broken  be ; 

but  God  the  just  sustains. 
IS  God  knows  the  just  man's  days,  asid  still 

their  heritage  remains. 

19  They  diall  not  be  asham'd,  when  lliey 

the  evil  time  do  see  ; 
And  when  tlie  days  of  famine  are, 
they  satisfied  shall  be. 

2n  But  wicked  men,  and  foes  of  God, 
as  fat  of  lambs  decay ; 
They  sliall  consume,  yea,  into  smoke 
thev  shall  consume  away. 

21  The  wicked  borrows,  but  the  same 

asain  he  doth  not  pay  ; 
Whereas  the  rinhteous  mercy  sliows, 
and  gives  his  own  away. 

22  For  such  as  blessed  be  of  him 

the  earth  inherit  shall ; 


PSALJI  XXXVII.  ei 

And  they  that  cursed  are  of  him 
shall  be  destroyed  ali. 

23  A  piod  man's  footsteps  by  the  Lord 

aie  ordered  arijrin ; 
AjuI  in  the  way  \vli(n-eln  he  walks 
lie  greatly  doth  deiijjiit. 

24  Although  he  ftUl,  yet  shall  he  not 

be  cast  down  utterly  ; 
Because  the  Lord  wiifi  his  own  hand 
ii]i!i()lds  him  mightiiy. 

25  I  Jiave  been  youtii;,  aiu'i  now  am  old  ; 

yet  have  I  never  seen 
The  just  man  lei't,  nor  tJiat  his  seed 
for  bread  liave  beggars  been. 

26  He's  ever  merciful,  and  lends: 

his  seed  is  bless'd  tlierefore. 

27  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good, 

a.iid  dwell*f()r  evermore. 

28  For  God  loves  judgment,  and  his  saints 

leaves  not  in  any  case  ; 
They  are  kept  ever ;  but  cut  off 
sliall  be  the  sinner's  race. 

29  The  just  inherit  sliall  the  land, 

and  ever  in  it  dwell. 

30  The  justman's  mouth  doth  wisdom  speak 

his  tongue  doth  judgment  tell.  • 

31  Ill's  heart  the  law  is  of  his  God, 

his  steps  slide  not  away. 

32  The  wicked  man  doth  watch  the  just, 

and  seeketh  him  to  slay. 

33  Yi't  him  the  Lord  will  nor  forsake, 

nor  leave  him  in  his  hands  ; 
The  righteous  will  he  not  condemn, 
when  he  in  judgment  stands. 


68  PSALM  xxxvnr. 

34  Wait  on  the  T^ord,  and  keep  his  way, 

and  the:'  exalt  ^hnU  lie 
Tir  carlli  to  inherit ;  when  cut  off 
the  wicked  thou  shall  see. 

35  I  saw  the  wicked  great  in  pow'r, 

spread  like  a  green  bay-tree ; 

36  He  pass'd,  yea,  was  not;  him  I  sought, 

but  found  lie  could  not  be. 

37  Mark  thou  the  perfect,  and  behold 

the  man  of  uprightness : 
Because  that  surely  of  this  man 
the  latter  end  is  peace. 

38  But  those  men  that  transgressors  are 

shall  be  destroy'd  together ; 
The  latter  end  of  wicked  men 
siiall  be  cut  off  for  ever. 

39  Hut  the  s;i  I  ration  of  the  just 

is  from  the  Lord  above'; 
He,  in  the  time  of  their  distress, 
their  stay  and  strength  doth  prove 

40  Tne  Lord  shall  help,  and  them  deliver: 

he  shall  them  free  and  save 
From  wicked  men  ;  because  in  him 
their  confidence  they  have. 

PSALM  38. 

IN  thy  great  indignation, 
O  Lord,  rebuke  me  not; 
Nor  on  me  lay  thy  chast'ning  hand 
in  thy  disi)leasure  hot. 

2  For  in  me  fast  thine  arrows  stick, 

thine  hand  doth  press  me  sore: 

3  And  in  my  flesh  there  is  no  health, 

nor  soundness  any  more. 


PSAL!\I  XXXVIII.  G9 

TJiis  mef  I  hnve,  bf cause  thy  wialh 

is  tnrtli  against  me  gone ; 
Aiiil  in  my\<ones  tiieie  is  no  rest 

\'r,v  sin  that  I  liave  done. 

4  Because  gone  up  above  mine  head 

i!iy  great  transgressions  be  ; 
And' as  a  weighty  burden,  they 
too  heavy  are  for  nie. 

5  My  wounds  do  stink,  and  are  corrupt; 

niv  follv  makes  it  so. 

6  I  troubled  am,  and  much  bow'd  down; 

ail  (lav  I  mourning  go. 

7  For  a  disease  that  loathsome  is 

so  fills  my  loins  wilh  pain, 
That  in  my  weak  and  weary  flesh 
no  soundness  doth  remain. 

8  So  feeble  and  infirm  am  I, 

and  broken  am  so  sore ; 
That,  through  disquiet  of  my  lieart, 
I  have  been  made  to  roar. 

9  O  Lord,  all  that  I  do  desire 

is  still  before  ihine  eye  ; 
And  of  my  heart  the  secret  groans 
not  hidden  are  from  thee. 

10  My  heart  doth  pant  incessantly, 

iny  strength  doth  quite  decay: 
As  fnr  mine  eye?,  their  wonted  light 
is  from  me  gone  away. 

11  My  lovers  ajid  my  friends  do  stand 

at  distance  from  my  sore ; 
And  those  do  stand  aloof  that  were 
kinsmen  and  kind  before. 

12  Yea,  they  that  seek  my  life  lay  snares; 

who  seek  to  do  me  wrong 


70  PSALM  XXXIX. 

Speak  things  mischievous,  and  deccit3 
imagine  all  day  long. 

13  But,  as  one  deaf,  that  hearcth  not, 

I  sutler' d  all  to  pass; 
I  as  a  dumb  man  did  become, 
whose  mouth  not  open'd  was. 

14  As  one  that  hears  not,  in  whose  mouth 

are  no  reprools  at  all: 

15  For,  Lord,  I  hope  iu  thee;  my  God, 

thou'It  hear  me  when  I  call. 

16  For  I  said.  Hear  me,  lest  they  shoidd 

rejoice  o'er  me  with  pride  : 
And  o'er  me  magnify  themselves, 
when  as  my  foot  doth  slide. 

17  For  I  am  near  to  halt,  my  grief 

is  still  before  mine  eye: 

18  For  I'll  declare  my  sin,  and  grieve 

for  mine  iniquity. 

19  But  yet  nune  en'mies  lively  are, 

and  strong  are  they  beside; 
And  they  that  hate  me  wrongfully 
are  greatly  nmlliplied. 

20  And  they  for  good  tliat  render  ill, 

as  en'mies  me  witlistood  ; 
Yea,  ev'n  for  this,  because  that  I 
do  follow  what  is  good. 

21  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord  ;  my  God, 

far  from  me  never  be. 

22  O  Lord,  thou  my  salvation  art, 

haste  to  give  lielp  to  me. 

PSALM  39. 

IS  AID,  I  will  look  to  my  ways, 
lest  with  my  tongue  I  sin  ; 


PSALM  XXXIX.  71 

In  Piqilit  of  wicked  men  my  mouth 
with  Inidle  I'll  keep  in. 

2  With  silence  I  as  dumb  became  ; 

I  did  myself  restrain 
From  speaking  good;  but  then  tiie  more 
increased  was  my  pain. 

3  My  heart  within  me  waxed  liot ; 

and,  while  I  musins  was, 
Tlie  lire  did  burn ;  and  from  my  tongue 
these  words  I  did  let  pass : 

4  Mine  end,  and  measure  of  my  days, 

O  Lord  unto  me  show, 
What  is  the  same  ;  that  I  thereby 
my  frailty  well  may  know. 

5  Lo,  thou  my  days  an  hand-breadth  mad'st  • 

mine  age  is  in  thine  eye 
As  nothing :  sure  each  man  at  best 
is  wholly  vanity. 
5  Sure  each  man  walks  in  a  vain  show, 
they  vex  tliemselves  in  vain  ; 
He  heaps  up  wealth,  and  doth  not  know 
to  ^vhom  it  shall  pertain, 
r  And  now,  O  Lord,  what  wait  I  for  1 

my  hope  is  fix'd  on  thee. 
i  Free  me  from  all  my  trespasses; 
the  fool's  scorn  make  not  me. 
)  Dumb  was  I,  op'ning  not  my  mouth, 

because  this  work  was  thine. 
10  Thy  stroke  take  from  me ;  by  the  blow 

of  thine  hand  I  do  phie. 
1  When  with  rebukes  thou  dost  correct 
man  for  iniquity. 
Thou  wast'st  liis  "beauty  like  a  moth: 
sure  each  man's  vanity. 


72  PSALM  XL. 

12  Attend  my  cries,.  Lord,  to  my  tears, 
'     and  pray'rs  not  silent  he  : 

I  sojourn  as  my  fathers  all, 
and  stranger  am  witJi  iJiee. 

13  O  spare  thou  me,  that  I  my  strength 

recover  may  again, 
Before  from  lience  I  do  depart, 
and  here  no  more  remaiii. 

rSALM  40. 

I  WAITED  for  the  Lord  my  God, 
and  paiieutly  did  liear; 
At  length  to  me  lie  did  incline 
my  voice  and  crj'  to  hear. 

2  He  took  me  from  a  fearf.ii  pit, 

and  from  tlie  miry  clay, 
And  on  a  rock  lie  set  my  feet, 
establishing  my  way. 

3  He  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth, 

our  Cod  to  magnify: 
Many  shall  see  it,  and  shall  fear, 
and  on  the  Lord  rely. 

4  O  blessed  is  the  man  whose  trust 

upon  the  Lord  relies  ; 
Respecting  not  the  proud,  nor  such 
as  turn  aside  to  lies. 

5  O  Lord  my  God  full  many  are, 

the  wonders  thou  hast  done  ; 
Thy  gracious  thoughts  to  us-ward  far 

above  all  thoughts  are  2one: 
In  order  none  can  reckon  rhem 

to  thee;  if  them  declare, 
And  speak  of  tJiem  I  would,  tliey  more 

than  can  he  number'd  are 


PSALM  XL.  73 

B  N(i  pacrificc,  nor  offeiing, 
didst  thou  at  all  desire ; 
Mine  ears  thou  bor'd ;  sin-ot!^ring  thoa 
and  burnt  didst  not  require. 
7  Then  to  the  Lord  lliese  were  my  words, 
I  come  ;  behold  and  see, 
Within  the  volume  of  thy  book 
it  written  is  of  me  : 
3  To  do  thy  will  I  take  delight, 

0  thou  my  God  that  art ; 
Yea,  that  most  holy  law  of  thine 

1  liave  within  my  heart. 

9  Within  the  congregation  groat 

I  righteousness  did  preach : 
Lo,  thou  dost  know,  O  Lord,  that  I 
refrained  not  my  speech. 

10  I  never  did  witliin  my  heart 

conceal  thy  righteousness : 
I  thy  salvation  have  (Jeclar'd, 

and  shown  thy  faithfulness  : 
Thy  kindness,  which  most  loving  is, 

concealed  have  not  I, 
Nor  from  the  congregation  great 

have  hid  thy  verity. 

11  Thy  tender  mercies,  Lord,  from  me, 

0  do  thou  not  restrain  ; 

Thy  loving-kindness,  and  thy  truth, 
let  thenf  me  still  maintain. 

12  For  ills  past  reck'ning  compass  me, 

and  mine  iniquities 
Such  hold  upon  me  taken  have. 

1  cannot  lift  mine  eyes. 

They  more  tlian  hairs  are  on  my  head, 
tlience  is  my  heart  dismay'd. 
K 


74  PSALM  XLI. 

13  Be  pleased,  Lord,  to  rescue  me: 

Lord,  ha^steii  to  mine  aid. 

14  Sliiuii'd  and  coiilbuiided  be  they  all 

that  seek  my  soul  to  kill ; 
Yea,  let  them"  backward  driven  be, 
and  sham'd,  that  wish  me  ill. 

15  For  a  reward  of  this  their  shame, 

confounded  let  tiiem  be, 
That  in  this  manner  scotfing  say, 
Aha,  aha!  to  me. 

16  In  tliee  let  all  be  glad,  and  joy, 

who  seekiiin;  tliee  abide  ; 
Who  thy  salvation  love,  say  still, 
the  Lord  be  magnified. 

17  I'm  poor  and  needy,  yet  the  Lord 

of  me  a  care  dotli  take: 
Thou  art  my  help  and  Saviour, 
my  God,  no  tarrying  make. 

PSALM  41. 

BLESSED  is  he  that  wisely  doth 
the  poor  man's  case  consider; 
For  v^hen  the  time  of  trouble  is, 
the  Lord  will  him  deliver. 

2  God  will  him  keep,  yea,  save  alive  : 

on  earth  lie  bless'd  shall  live; 
And  to  his  enemy's  desire 
thou  wilt  him  not  up  give. 

3  God  will  sive  strength,  when  he  on  bed 

of  hiMtiuishing  doth  mourn  ; 
And  in  iiis  sickness  sore,  O  Lord, 
thou  all  his  bed  wilt  turn. 
i  I  said,  O  Lord,  do  thou  eiteud 
Uiy  mercy  unto  me ; 


PSALM  XLl.  75: 

O  do  thou  heal  my  soul ;  for  why  ? 
1  have  offended  thee. 

5  Tliose  thai  to  me  are  enemies 

o!"  me  do  evil  say ; 
When  shall  he  die,  'Jiat  so  liis  name 
uiJiy  perish  quite  away  7 

6  To  see  me  if  he  comes,  he  speaks 

■\ain  words  ;  but  then  h.is  heart 
Heaps  niiscliief  to  it,  which  he  tells, 
when  forth  he  doth  depart. 

7  My  haters,  jointly  whispering, 

'gainst  me  my  hurt  devise. 

8  Mischief,  say  they,  cleaves  fast  to  him 

he  lieth,  and  shall  not  rise. 

9  Yea,  ev'n  mine  own  familiar  friend, 

on  whom  T  did  rely. 
Who  ate  my  bread,  ev'n  he  his  heel 
against  me  lifted  high. 

10  But,  Lord,  be  merciful  to  me, 

and  up  again  me  raise. 
That  I  may  justly  them  requite 
according  to  their  ways. 

11  By  this  I  know  that  certainly 

I  favour'd  am  by  thee, 

Because  my  hateful  enemy 

triumphs  not  over  me. 

12  But  as  for  me,  thou  me  uphold'st 

in  mine  integrity ; 
And  me  before  thy  countenance 
thou  sett'st  contir.ua'ly. 

13  Tiie  Lord,  the  God  of  Israel, 

be  bless'd  for  ever  then. 

From  age  to  age  eternally. 

Amen,  yea,  and  amen. 


76  PSALM  XLII. 

PSALM  42. 

LIKE  as  the  liart  for  water-brooks, 
ill  tliirst  dotli  pant  and  bray ; 
So  paius  my  longin<;  soul,  O  God, 
that  coine  to  tliee  I  may. 
U  My  soul  for  God,  tlie  living  God, 
doth  thirst:  when  shall  I  near 
Unto  thy  countenance  approach, 
and  in  God's  sight  appear? 

3  My  tears  have  unto  me  been  meat 

both  in  the  night  and  day, 
Wliile  unto  me  continually, 
Where  is  thy  God  1  lliey  say. 

4  iMy  soul  is  poured  out  in  me, 

when  this  I  think  upon ; 
Because  that  with  th.e  multitude 

I  heretofore  had  gone : 
With  them  into  God's  house  I  went, 

with  voice  of  joy  and  praise ; 
Yea,  with  the  multitude  that  kept 

the  solemn  holy  days. 

5  O  why  art  thou  cast  down,  my  soul  1 

why  in  me  so  dismay'd  ? 
Trust  God,  for  I  shall  praise  him  yet ; 
his  count' nance  is  mine  aid. 

6  My  God,  my  soul's  cast  down  in  me : 

thee  therefore  mind  I  will 
From  Jordan's  land,  the  Hermonites, 
and  ev'n  from  Mizar  hill. 

7  At  tlie  noise  of  thy  water-spouts 

deep  unto  deep  doth  call ; 
Thy  breaking  waves  pass  over  me, 
yea,  and  thy  billows  all. 


PSALM  XLIIT.  77 

8  His  loving-kindness  yet  the  Lord 

command  will  in  tlie  day  ; 
His  song's  with  nie  by  night ;  to  God, 
liy  whom  I  live,  I'll  pray. 

9  And  I  will  say  to  God,  my  rock, 

Why  me  forgctt'sl  thou  so  7 
Why,  for  my<oes'  oppression, 
thus  mourning  do  I  go  1 

10  'Tis  as  a  sword  within  my  bones, 

when  my  foes  me  upbraid ; 
Ev'n  wlien  by  them,  Where  is  thy  God  1 
'tis  daily  to  me  said. 

11  O  why  art  thou  cast  down,  my  soul  1 

why,  thus  witli  grief  opprest, 
Art  thou  disquieted  in  me? 
m  God  still  hope  and  rest: 

For  yet  I  know  I  shall  him  praise, 

who  graciously  to  me 
The  health  is  of  my  countenance  ; 

yea,  mine  own  God  is  he. 

PSALM  43. 

JUDGE  me,  O  God,  and  plead  my  cause 
against  th'  ungodly  nation  : 
From  the  unjust  and  crafly  man, 
O  be  thou  my  salvation. 

2  For  thou  the  God  art  of  my  strength: 

why  thrust' st  thou  me  thee  fro'  1 
For  tlV  enemy's  oppression 
tlius  mourning  do  I  go  1 

3  O  send  thy  light  forth,  and  thy  truth; 

let  them  be  guides  to  me ; 
And  bring  me  to  thine  holy  hill, 
ev'n  where  thy  dwellings  be 


78  PSALM  XLIV. 

4  Tlien  will  I  to  God's  altar  go, 

to  God  my  cliiefest  joy ; 
Yea,  God,  my  God,  tliy  name  to  praise 
my  harp  I  will  employ. 

5  Why  art  tliou  then  cast  down,  my  soul? 

what  should  discourage  thee? 
And  wliy  with  vexing  thoughts  art 
thou 

disquieted  in  me? 
Still  trust  in  God  ;  for  him  to  praise 

uood  cause  I  yet  shall  have ; 
Ho  of  my  count' nance  is  the  health, 

my  God  that  doth  me  save. 

PSALM  44. 

OGOD,  we  with  our  ears  have  heard, 
our  fathers  have  us  told, 
What  works  thou  in  their  days  hadst  done, 
ev'n  in  the  davs  of  old. 

2  Tliy  hand  did  drive  the  heathen  out, 

and  plant  them  in  their  place; 
Thou  didst  afflict  the  nations, 
but  them  thou  didst  increase. 

3  For  neither  got  their  sword  the  land, 

uor  did  their  arm  them  save  ; 
P.iit  thy  richt  hand,  arm,  countenance ; 
('or  thou  them  favour  gave. 

4  Tliou  art  my  Kiug:  for  Jacob,  Lord, 

(li'liv'rauces  command. 

5  Through  thee  we  shall  push  downour  foes 

tliat  do  against  us  stand. 
W^e,  through  thy  name  shall  tread  down 
those 
that  ris'n  against  us  have. 


PSALM  XLIV.  79 

6  For  in  my  bow  I  shall  not  tnist, 

nor  shall  my  sword  me  save. 

7  But  from  our  foes  thou  hast  us  sav'd, 

our  haters  put  to  shame. 

8  In  God  we  all  (he  day  do  boast, 

and  ever  praise  thy  name. 

9  But  now  we  are  cast  off  by  thee, 

and  us  thou  putt'st  to  shame ; 

And  when  our  armies  do  go  ff)rth, 

thou  go'st  not  with  the  same. 

10  Thou  mak'st  us  from  the  enemy, 

faint-hearted,  to  turn  back  ; 
And  they  wlio  hate  us,  for  themselves 
our  spoils  away  do  take. 

11  Like  sheep  for  meat  thou  gavest  us ; 

'mong  heathen  cast  we  be. 

12  Thou  didst  for  nought  thy  people  sell; 

their  price  enrich'd  not  thee. 

13  Thou  mak'st  us  a  reproach  to  be 

unto  our  neighbours  near ; 

Derision  and  a  scorn  to  them 

that  round  about  us  are. 

14  A  by-word  also  thou  dost  us 

.  among  the  heathen  make ; 
The  people,  in  contempt  and  spite, 
at  us  their  heads  do  shake. 

15  Before  me  my  confusion 

continually  abides ; 
And  of  my  bashful  countenance 
the  shame  me  ever  hides. 

16  For  voice  of  hiin  that  doth  reproach, 

and  speaketh  blasphemy ; 
By  reason  of  th'  avenging  foe, 
and  cruel  enemy. 


80  PSALM  XLV. 

17  All  tliis  is  come  on  us,  yet  we 

liave  iiol  forgotten  thee  ; 
Nor  falsely  in  tliy  covenant 
behav'd  ourselves  have  we. 

18  Back  from  thy  way  our  heart  not  turn'd  : 

our  steps  no  straying  made : 

19  Though   us  tliou  break'st  in  dragon's 

l)lace, 
and  cover'dst  with  death's  shadf. 

20  If  we  God's  name  forgot,  or  stretcli'd 

to  a  strange  god  our  liands : 

21  Sliall  not  God  search  this  out?  for  he 

lieart's  secrets  understands. 

22  Yea,  for  thy  sake  we're  kili'd  all  day, 

counted  as  slaughter'd  sheep, 

23  Rise,  Lord,  cast  us  not  ever  off; 

awake,  why  dost  thou  sleep  ? 

24  O  wherefore,  hidest  thou  thy  face  1 

forgett'st  our  case  distress'd, 

25  And  our  oppression  1  for  our  soul 

is  to  the  dust  down  press'd : 

Our  belly  also  on  the  earth 
fast  cleaving,  hold  doth  take. 

26  Rise,  for  our  help,  and  us  redeem, 

ev'n  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

PSALM  45. 

MY  heart  brings  forth  a  goodly  thing; 
iny  words  that  I  indite 
Concern  the  King:  my  tongue's  a  pen 
of  one  that  swift  doth  write. 
2  Tliou  fairer  art  than  sons  of  men  ; 
into  tliy  lips  is  store 


PSALM  XLV.  8] 

Of  grace  inftis'd:  God  therefore  tliee 
hath  bless'd  for  evermore. 

3  O  thou  that  art  the  mighty  One, 

thy  sword  pird  on  thy  thigh  : 
Ev'n  with  thy  glory  excellent, 
and  with  thy  majesty. 

4  For  meekness,  truth,  and  righteousness, 

in  state  ride  prosp'rously : 
And  thy  right  hand  shall  thee  instruct 
in  things  that  fearful  be. 

5  Thine  arrows  sharply  pierce  tlie  heart 

of  th'  en'mies  of  the  King  ; 
And  under  thy  subjection 
the  people  down  do  bring. 

6  For  ever  and  for  ever  is, 

O  God,  thy  throne  of  might 
The  sceptre  of  thy  kioedom  is 
a  sceptre  that  is  right. 

7  Thou  lovest  riglu,  and  hatest  ill ; 

for  God,  thy  God,  most  high, 
Above  thy  fellows  hath  with  th'  oil 
of  jov  anointed  tliee. 

8  Of  aloes,  myrrh,  and  cassia, 

a  smell  thy  garments  had, 
Out  of  the  iv'ry  palaces, 
whereby  they  made  thee  glad. 

9  Among  thy  women  honourable, 

kings'  daughters  were  at  hand : 
Upon  thy  right  hand  did  the  queen, 
in  eoUi  of  Opliir  stand. 

10  O  daughter,  hearken  and  regard, 

and  do  thine  ear  incline ; 
Likewise  forget  thy  father's  house 
and  people  that  are  thine : 
L 


82  PSALM  XLV 

11  Then  of  the  King  desir'd  shall  be 
Ihy  beauty  veh'nieiitly: 
Because  he  is  thy  Lord,  do  thou 
him  worship  rev'rently. 
r2  The  daujiliter  there  of  Tyre  sl.'all  be 
with  ^ifis  and  off' rings  great ; 
Those  of  the  })eopIe  that  are  rich 
thy  favour  sliall  entreat. 

13  Behold,  the  daughter  of  the  King 

all  glorious  is  within; 
And  wiih  embroideries  of  gold 
her  garments  wrouglit  have  l;(»on. 

14  Slie  siiall  be  brought  unto  the  Ming 

in  robes  whh  needle  wrought ; 
Her  fellow-virgins  following 
shall  unto  thee  be  brought. 

15  They  shall  be  brought  with  gladness  great, 

and  mirth  on  ev'ry  side, 
Into  the  palace  (ff  the  King, 

and  there  they  shall  abide. 
IG  Instead  of  th.ose  thy  fathers  dear, 

thy  children  thou  may'st  take, 
And  in  all  places  of  the  earth 

them  noble  princes  make. 

17  Thy  name  reniember'd  I  will  nsake, 
through  ages  all  to  be : 
The  people,  therefore,  evernjore 
shall  praises  give  to  thee. 


M 


Another  of  the  same. 
Y  lipart  inditing  is 
good  matter  in  a  song : 
1  speak  the  tJiings  that  I  have  made, 
which  to  the  King  belong : 


PSALM  XLV.  82 

My  tongue  shall  be  as  quick, 

liirlionour  to  indite, 
A.-  is  the  ])en  of  any  scribe 

til  at  useth  fast  to  write. 

2  Thoii'rt  fairest  of  all  men ; 

!;'!  ace  in  thy  lips  doth  flow : 
Aiid  therefore  blessings  eveiniore 
on  thee  doth  God  bestow. 

3  T'.:y  sword  gird  on  thy  thigh, 

tiiou  that  art  most  of  might: 
Appear  in  dreadful  majesty, 
;uid  in  thy  glory  bright. 

4  For  meekness,  truth,  and  right, 

ride  prosp'rously  in  state; 
A:id  thy  right  Innd  shall  teach  to  tliee 
tliinss  terril  It;  and  great. 

5  Thy  shafis  snail  pierce  their  hearts 

tiiat  foes  are  to  the  king  ; 
W'lereby  into  subjection 
tlie  people  thou  slialt  bring. 

6  Thy  royal  seat,  O  Lord 

for  ever  shall  remain ; 
The  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom  doth 
all  righteousness  maintain. 

7  Thou  lov'st  right,  and  hat'st  ill ; 

for  God,  thy  God,  most  high. 
Above  thy  fellows  hath  with  th'  oil 
of  joy  anointed  thee. 

8  Of  myrrh  and  spices  sweet 

a  smell  thv  garments  had. 
Out  of  tlielj^'ry  palaces 
whereby  they  made  tliee  glad. 

9  And  in  thy  glorious  train 

kings'  daughters  waiting  stand; 


84  PSALM  XLV. 

And  thy  fair  queen,  in  Ophir  gold, 
doth  stand  at  thy  right  hand. 

10  O  dausliter  take  good  heed, 

inchne,  and, give  good  ear; 
Thou  nnist  forget  tliy  kiiidred  all, 
and  father's  house  most  dear. 

11  Thy  beauty  to  the  King 

shall  then  deliiihtfnl  be  ; 
And  do  tho)i  humbly  worship  him, 
because  thy  Lord  is  he. 

12  The  dauahter  then  of  Tyre 

there  with  a  gift  shall  be; 
And  all  the  wealthy  of  the  land 
shall  make  their  suit  to  thee. 

13  The  daughter  of  the  King 

all  glorious  is  witliin  ; 
And  with  cmbL-oidoriesof  gold, 
her  iiannents  wrought  have  been. 

14  She  Cometh  to  the  King 

in  robes  with  needle  wrought; 
The  viririns  that  do  follow  her 
shall  >uilo  thee  be  ^rouglit. 
1.5  They  shall  be  brou„.it  with  joy, 
and  mirth  on  ev'ry  side. 
Into  the  palace  of  the  King, 
and  there  they  shall  abide.  ■. 
If)  And  in  thy  father's  stead, 

thy  children  thou  may'st  take. 
And" in  all  places  of  the  earth 
them  noble  princes  make. 
17  I  will  show  forth  thy  naia| 
to  generations  all ; 
Therefore  the  people  evermore 
to  thee  give  praises  shall. 


PSALM  XLVI.  85 

PSALM  46. 

GOD  is  our  refuge  and  our  strength, 
in  straits  a  present  aid  ; 

2  Tlierefore,  althougli  the  earth  remove, 

we  will  not  be  afraid  : 
Tliougli  hills  amidst  the  seas  be  cast; 

3  Thouali  waters  i-uaring  make, 

And  troubled  be ;  yea,  though  the  hillt 
by  swelling  seas  do  shake. 

4  A  river  is,  whose  streams  do  glad 

the  city  of  our  God  ; 
1'he  holy  place  wherein  the  Lord 
most  high  halh  his  abode. 

5  God  in  the  midst  of  her  doth  dweU  ; 

notb.ins  siiall  Jier  remove : 

The  Lord  to  her  an  heljjer  will, 

and  that  right  early  prove. 

6  The  heathen  rag'd  tunuiltuously, 

the  kinsdonis  moved  were : 

The  Lord  God  uttered  his  voice, 

the  earth  did  melt  for  fear. 

7  The  Lord  of  liosts  upon  our  side 

doth  constantly  remain : 
The  God  of  Jacob's  our  refuge, 
us  safely  to  maintain. 

8  Come,  and  behold  what  wondrous  wofk 

have  by  the  Lord  been  wrought : 
Come,  see  what  desolations 
he  on  the  earth  hath  brought. 

9  Unto  the  ends  of  all  tlie  earth 

wars  unto  peace  he  turns : 
The  bow  he  breaks,  the  spear  he  cuts, 
in  fire  the  chariot  burns. 


C6  PSALM  XLVn. 

10  Re  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God; 

among  the  heathen  I 
Will  be  exalted:  I  on  earth 
will  be  exalted  high. 

11  Our  God  who  is  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

is  still  upon  our  side  : 
Tlie  God  of  Jacob,  our  refuge 
for  ever  will  abide. 

PSALM  47 

ALL  people,  dap  your  hand? ;  to  God 
with  voice  of  triumph  shout: 

2  For  dreadful  is  the  Lord  most  high, 

Sreat  king  the  earth  throughout. 

3  The  heathen  people  under  us 

he  surely  shall  subdue ; 
And  he  sliall  make  the  nations 
under  our  feet  to  bow. 

4  The  lot  of  our  inheritance 

Glioose  out  for  us  shall  he. 
Of  Jacob,  whom  he  loved  well, 
ev'n  the  excellency. 

5  God  is  with  shouts  gone  up,  the  Lord 

with  trumpets  sounding  high. 

6  Sing  praise  to  God,  sing  praise,  sing  praise ; 

praise  to  our  King  sing  ye, 

7  For  God  is  King  of  all  the  earth ; 

with  knowledge  praise  express. 

8  God  rules  the  nations,  God  sits  on 

his  throne  of  holiness. 

9  The  princes  of  the  people  are 

assembled  willingly; 
Ev'n  of  the  God  of  Abraham 
they  who  the  people  be. 


PSALM  XLVm.  87 

For  why  ?  the  shields  that  do  defend 

the  earth  are  only  liis: 
They  to  the  Lord  belong;  yea,  he 

exalted  greatly  ia. 

PSALM  48. 

GEEAT  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  he 
is  to  be  praised  still, 
Within  the  city  of  our  God, 
upon  his  holy  hill. 

2  Mount  Sion  stands  most  beautiful, 

the  joy  of  all  the  land ; 
The  city  of  the  nnghty  King 
on  her  north  side  doth  stand. 

3  TJie  Lord  within  her  palaces 

is  for  a  refuge  known. 

4  For,  lo,  the  kings  that  gather'd  were 

together,  by  have  gone. 

5  But,  when  they  did  behold  the  same, 

they,  wond'ring  would  not  slay; 
But,  being  troubh.'d  at  the  sight, 
they  thence  did  haste  away. 

6  Great  terror  there  took  hold  on  them, 

they  were  possess'd  with  fear ; 
Their  grief  came  like  a  woman's  pain 
when  she  a  child  doth  bear. 

7  Thou  Tarshish  ships  with  east  wind 

break' St: 

8  As  we  have  heard  it  told. 
So  in  the  city  of  the  Lord, 

our  eyes  did  it  behold  : 

In  our  God's  city,  which  his  hand 
for  ever  'stablish  will 


88  PSALM  XLIX. 

9  We  of  thy  loving-kindness  thought, 

Lord,  in  thy  temple  still. 

10  O  Lord,  accordins;  to  thy  name, 

through  all  the  earth's  thy  jtraise: 
And  thy  right  hand,  O  Lord,  is  full 
of  righteousness  always. 

11  Because  thy  judgments  are  made  known ; 

let  Sion  mount  rejoice  ; 
Of  Jiulah  let  the  daughters  all 
send  forth  a  cheerful  voice. 

12  Walk  ahout  Sion,  and  go  round ; 

the  high  tow'rs  thereof  tell : 

13  Consider  ye  her  palaces, 

and  mark  her  bulwarks  well : 
That  ye  may  tell  posterity. 

14  For  tills  God  doth  abide 
Our  God  for  evermore  ;  he  will 

ev'n  unto  death  us  guide. 

PSALM  49. 

HEAR  this,  all  people,  and  give  ear, 
all  in  the  world  that  dwell; 

2  Both  low  and  high,  both  rich  and  poor. 

3  My  mouih  shall  wisdom  tell ; 

My  heart  shall  knowledge  meditate : 

4  I  will  incline  mine  ear 

To  parables ;  and  on  the  harp 
my  sayings  dark  declare. 

5  Amidst  those  days  that  evil  be, 

why  should  I,  fearing,  doubt; 
When  of  my  heels  th'  iniquity 
shall  compass  me  about  ? 

6  Whoe'er  they  be  that  in  their  wealth 

their  confidence  do  pitch, 


PSALM  XLIX.  8S 

And  boast  themselves,  because  they  are 
become  exceeding  rich : 

I  Yet  none  of  these  liis  brother  can 

redeem  by  any  way  ; 
Nor  can  he  unto  God  for  him 
stilhcient  ransom  pay: 

8  (Their  soul's  redemption  precious  is, 

and  it  can  never  be;) 

9  That  still  he  should  for  ever  live, 

and  not  corruption  see. 

10  For  why  7  he  seeth  that  wise  men  die, 

and  brutish  fools  also 
Do  peri?:h  ;  and  iheir  wealth,  when  dead, 
to  others  they  let  f!0. 

II  Their  inward  thought  is,  that  their  house 

and  dwelling-places  shall 
Stand  through  all  ages:  ihey  their  lands 
by  their  own  names  do  call. 

12  But  yet  in  honour  siiall  not  man 

abide  continually ; 
But  passing  hence,  may  be  compar'd 
unto  the  beasts  tliat  die. 

13  Thus,  brutish  folly  plainly  is 

their  wisdom  and  tluir  way  ; 
Yet  their  posterity  apyirove 
what  they  do  fondly  say. 
4  Like  sheep  they  in  the  grave  are  laid, 
and  death  shall  them  devour; 
And  in  the  morniiig,  upright  men 

shall  over  them  have  pow'r: 
Their  beauty  from  their  dwelling  shall 
consume  within  the  grave. 
15  But  from  hell's  hand  God  will  me  free, 
for  he  shall  me  receive. 
M 


90  PSALM  L. 

16  Be  thou  not.  then  afraid,  when  one 

eniiclied  thou  dosl  see, 
Nor  when  the  glory  of  his  Iiosi.^e 
advanced  is  on  high: 

17  For  he  shall  carry  nothing  lience, 

when  death  his  days  doth  ei:d ; 
Nor  shall  liis  glory  after  him 
into  the  grave  descend. 

18  Although  he  his  own  soul  did  bless, 

whilst  he  on  earth  did  live, 
(And  when  tiiou  to  thyself  do'st  we!!, 
men  will  thee  pr<-\ises  give.) 

19  He  to  his  father's  race  #haii  go  ; 

they  never  shall  see  lieiu. 

20  Man  honour'd,  wanting  knoivkdge,  is 

like  beasts  that  perish  quite. 

PSALM  50. 

THE  mighty  God,  the  Lord 
hat!)  spoken,  and  did  call 
The  earth,  from  rising  of  the  sun, 
to  where  he  hath  his  fall. 

2  From  out  of  Sion  hill, 

which  of  excellency 
And  beauty  the  perfection  is, 
God  sliined  gloriously. 

3  Our  God  sha!!  surely  come, 

kee])  silence  s'la'.!  not  I.m;  : 
Bef(HT'  liini  lire  ^:l;;lll  waste, '.'rent  •"orin 
shall  round  about  him  be. 

4  Unto  the  heaveiis  clear 

he  from  above  slsall  call, 
And  to  the  earth  likewise,  thai  lie 
may  judge  his  people  all  • 


PSALM  L 

5  Together  let  my  saints 

unto  me  iratJiei'd  be; 
Those  that  b_y  sacritice  have  madt 
a  covenant  with  me. 

6  And  then  the  heavens  shall 

his  righteousness:  declare : 

Because  the  Lord  himself  is  he 

by  whom  men  judged  are. 

7  My  people  Isr'el  hear, 

speak  will  I  from  on  high, 
Against  thee  I  will  testify ; 
God,  even  thy  God,  am  I. 

8  I,  for  thy  sacrifice, 

no  blame  will  on  thee  lay, 
Nor  for  burnt-off' rings,  wiiich  to  me 
thou  olfer'dst  every  day. 

9  I'll  take  no  calf  nor  goats 

from  house  or  fold  of  thine: 

10  For  beasts  of  forests,  cattle  all 

on  th.ousaud  hiils,  are  mine. 

11  The  fowls  on  mountains  high, 

are  all  to  me  well  known ; 
Wild  beasts  which  in  the  fields  do  lie 
ev'n  they  are  all  mine  own. 

12  Then,V  I  hungry  were, 

I  would  not  tell  it  thee ; 
Because  the  world,  and  fulness  all 
liiereof,  belovigs  to  me. 

13  Will  I  eat  tiesh  of  bulls  ? 

or  goats'  blood  drink  will  I  ? 

14  Thanks  offer  tliou  to  God,  and  pay 

thy  vows  to  the  Most  HLgh. 

15  And  call  upon  me,  when 

in  trouble  thou  shalt  be ; 


92  PSALM  L. 

I  will  deliver  thee,  and  thou 
my  naTiie  shall  glorify. 

16  But  to  the  wicked  man 

God  saith,  My  laws  and  truth 
Shonld'st  tliou  declare?  how  dar'st  thou 
take 
my  cov'nant  in  thy  mouth? 

17  Sith  thou  instruciion  liat'st, 

which  should  thy  ways  direct; 
And  sith  my  words  heiiiud  thy  back 
thou  cast'st,  and  d')>t  reject. 

18  When  thou  a  thief  didst  see, 

with  him  thou  didst  consent ; 
And  with  tlie  vile  adulterers 
partaker  on  thou  went. 

19  Thou  ^iv'st  thy  month  to  ill, 

thy  toiiKue  dec;ir  doth  frame. 

20  Thou    sitt'st,   and    'gainst    thy  hrother 

speak'st ; 
thy  mother's  son  doth  shame. 

21  Because  I  silence  kept, 

while  thou  these  things  hast  wrou'dil, 
Tliat  I  was  a!fo2;ether  like  " 

thyself,  iiath  been  thy  thoyght : 
Yet  I  will  thee  reprove, 

and  set  before  thine  eyes. 
In  order  ranked,  thy  misdeeds, 

and  thine  iniqiiifies. 

22  Now,  ye  that  God  forget, 

Ihis  carefully  consid'er; 
Lest  T  in  pieces  tear  you  all, 
and  none  can  you  "deliver. 

23  Whoso  doth  offer  praise, 

me  glorifies ;  and  I. 


PSALM  L.  93 

Will  show  him  God's  salvation, 
that  orders  riglit  his  wajv 

Another  of  the  same. 

THE  mighty  God,  the  Lord,  hath  spoke 
and  caird  the  eartli  upon, 
J'v'n  from  the  rising  of  the  sun 
unto  his  going  down. 

2  From  out  of  Sion,  his  own  hill, 

where  the  perfection  high 
Of  beauty  is,  from  thence  the  Lord 
hath  sliined  gloriously. 

3  Our  God  shall  come,  and  shall  no  niDte 

be  silent,  but  speak  out: 
Before  him  fire  shall  waste,  great  storms 
shall  compass  him.  about. 

4  He  to  the  heavens  from  above, 

and  to  the  earth  below, 
Shall  call,  that  he  his  judgments  may 
before  his  people  show. 

.^  Let  all  my  saints  together  be 
unto  me  gathered  : 
Those  that  by  sacrifice  with  me 
a  covenant  have  made. 

6  And  then  the  heavens  shall  declare 

his  righteousness  abroad ; 
Because  the  Lord  himself  doth  come, 
none  else  is  judge  but  God. 

7  Hear,  O  my  people,  and  I'll  speak : 

O  Israel  by  name, 
Against  thee  I  will  testify; 
God,  even  thy  God,  I  am 

8  I,  for  thy  sacrifices  few, 

reprove  thee  never  will, 


M  PSALM  L. 

Nor  for  burnt-ofT' rings,  to  have  been 

before  me  offer'd  still. 
I  I'll  take  no  bnlleck  nor  he-<ioats, 

from  house  nor  fold  of  tliine  : 
10  For  beasts  of  forests,  caitlf  all 

on  thotisand  hills,  are  mine. 
.1  The  fowls  are  all  to  me  well  known, 

tljat  mouiilaiiis  hi;.'Ii  do  yield: 
And  I  do  cliailenge  as  mine  own 

the  wild  beasts  of  the  field. 

12  If  I  were  hungry  I  would  not 

lo  thee  for  need  complain; 
For  earth,  and  all  its  fulness,  doth 
to  me  of  right  pertain. 

13  That  T,  to  eat  the  flesh  of  hulls, 

take  pleasure  dost  thou  think? 
Or  that  I  need,  lo  quench  my  thirst, 
the  blood  of  goats  to  drink  1 

14  Nay,  rather  unto  me,  thy  God, 

tlianksgivinii  offer  thoii: 
To  the  most  High  perform  thy  word, 
and  fulfV  pay  thy  vow. 

15  And,  in  the  day  of  trouble  great, 

see  that  thou  call  on  me  ; 
I  will  deliver  thee,  and  thou 
my  name  shalt  glorify. 

16  But  God  unto  the  wicked  saith. 

Why  shouid'st  thou  mention  make 
Of  my  commands'?  how  dar'st  tliou  in 

tliy  mouth  my  cov'nant  take  1 
i7  Sith  it  is  so,  that  thou  dost  hate 

all  iTood  instruction  ; 
And  sith  thou  cast'st  behind  thy  back, 

and  slight'st  my  words  each  one. 


PSAL5I  LI.  95 

18  When  thou  a  thief  didst  see,  then  straighj 

thou  join'dst  with  him  in  sin, 
And  witli  the  vile  aduiterers 
tliou  jiast  partaker  been. 

19  Tiiy  nioutli  to  evil  thou  dost  gi\ie, 

thy  tongue  deceit  doth  frame.  ~ 

20  Thou   sitt'st,  and    'gainst  thy  brothel 

speak 'st, 
thy  mother's  son  to  shame. 

21  These  things  thou  V4'ickedly  hast  done, 

and  I  Imve  silent  been ; 
Thou  thought'st  that  I  was  like  thyseif 

and  did  approve  thy  sin: 
But  I  will  sharply  thee  reprove, 

and  I  will  order  right 
Thy  shis  and  tiiy  transgressions 

in  presence  of  thy  sight. 

22  Consider  this,  and  be  afraid, 

ye  that  forget  the  Lord, 
Lest  I  in  pieces  tear  you  all, 
when  none  can  help  afford. 

23  Who  off'reth  praise  ine  glorifies: 

I  will  show  God's  salvation 
To  him  that  ordereth  aright 
his  life  and  conversation. 

PSALM   51. 

AFTER  thy  loving-kindness,  Lord, 
have  mercy  upon  me  ; 
For  thy  compassion's  great,  blot  out 
all  mine  iniquity. 

2  Me  cleanse  from  sin,  and  th'rougI;ly  wash 

from  mine  iniquity. 

3  For  my  transgressions  I  confess ; 

my  sin  I  ever  see. 


96  PSALM  LI. 

4  'Gainst  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinn'd, 

in  thy  sight  done  this  ill ; 
That  when  thou  speak'st  thou  may'st  be 
just, 
and  clear  in  judiring  still. 

5  Beliold,  I  in  iniquity 

was  tbrm'd  the  womb  within; 
My  mother  also  me  conceiv'd 
In  guiltiness  and  sin. 

6  Behold,  then  in  the  inward  parts, 

with  truth  delif^hted  art; 
And  wisdom  thon  sliah,  make  me  know 
within  the  hidden  part. 

7  Do  thou  with  hyssop  sprinkle  me, 

I  shall  be  cleansed  so  ; 
Yea  wash  thou  me,  and  then  I  shall 
be  whiter  than  the  snow. 

8  Of  uladness  and  of  joyfulness 

make  me  to  hear  the  voice ; 
That  so  these  very  bones  which  tiiou 
hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

9  All  mine  iniquities  blot  out, 

thy  face  hide  from  my  sin. 

10  Create  a  clean  heart.  Lord  ;  renew 

a  right  spirit  me  within. 

]  1  Cast  me  not  from  thy  sight ;  nor  take 
thy  holy  Sp'rit  away. 

12  Restore  me  thy  salvation's  joy; 

with  thy  free  Sp'rit  me  stay. 

13  Then  will  I  teach  thy  ways  unto 

those  that  transgressors  be ; 
And  those  that  sitniers  are,  shall  then 
be  turned  unto  thee. 


PSALM  LII.  91 

14  O  God,  of  my  salvalion  God, 

me  from  blood-guiltiness 
Set  free ;  then  sliall  nij^  tongue  aloud 
sing  of  thy  rigliteousness. 

15  My  closed  lips,  O  L  >t(!;  by  tlieo 

let  them  be  opened  ; 
Then  shall  thy  prairses  by  my  nioutli 
abroad  be  published. 

16  For  thou  desir'st  not  sacrifice, 

else  would  I  give  it  thee  ; 
Nor  wilt  thou  with  burnt-offering 
at  all  deliglited  be. 

17  A  broken  spirit  is  to  God 

a  pleasing  sacrifice : 
A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart, 
Lord,  thou  wilt  not  despise. 

18  Show  kindness,  and  do  good,  O  Lord^ 

fo  Sion,  thine  own  hill ; 

Tlie  walls  of  thy  Jerusalem 

build  up  of  thy  good  will. 

19  Then  righteous  o'lT rings  shall  thee  please, 

and  off'rings  burnt,  wliich  they, 
With  whole  burn t-off' rings,  and  wilh 
calves, 
shall  on  thine  altar  lay. 

PSALM  52. 

WHY  dost  thou  boast,  O  mighty  man, 
of  mischief  and  of  illl 
The  goodness  of  Almighty  God 
endureth  ever  still. 
2  Thy  tongue  mischievous  calumnies 
deviseth  subtilely ; 
N 


m  PSALM  LHI. 

Like  to  a  razor,  sharp  to  cut, 
working  de-ceitt'uUy. 

3  111  more  than  good,  and  more  tliun  trutir,ij 

thou  lovest  to  Hpeak  wrong  : 

4  Tliou  lovest  all-d<;vouring  words, 

O  thou  deceitful  tongue. 

5  So  God  shall  thee  destroy  for  ay, 

remove  thee,  pluck  thee  out 
^uite  from  thy  house,  out  of  the  land 
of  life  he  shall  thee  root. 

6  The  righteous  sliall  it  see,  and  fear, 

and  laugh  at  him  they  shall : 

7  Lo,  this  the  man  is,  that  did  not 

make  God  his  strength  at  all : 
But  he  in  his  abundant  wealth 

his  confidence  did  place  ; 
And  he  took  strength  unto  himself 

from  his  own  wickedness. 

8  But  I  am  in  the  house  of  God 

like  to  an  olive  green  : 
My  confidence  for  ever  hath 
upon  God's  mercy  been. 

9  And  I  for  ever  will  thee  praise, 

because  thou  liast  done  this : 
I  on  thy  name  will  wait ;  for  good 
before  thy  saints  it  is. 

PSALM  53. 
rriHA  r  mere  is  not  a  God,  the  fool 
.jL     doth  in  his  heart  conclude  : 
They  are  corrupt,  their  works  rae  vile, 
not  one  of  them  doth  good, 
f  ine  Lord  upon  the  sons  of  men 
from  heav'n  did  cast  his  eyes, 


PSALM  LIV.  99 

To  see  if  any  one  there  was 
tliat  sought  God,  and  was  wise. 

3  They  altogether  filthy  are, 

ihey  all  are  backward  gone ; 
And  there  is  none  that  doeth  good, 
no,  not  so  much  as  one. 

4  These  workers  of  iniquity, 

do  they  not  know  at  all. 
That  they  my  people  eat  as  bread, 
and  on  Gk)d  do  not  call  1 

5  Ev'n  there  they  were  afraid,  and  stood 

witli  trembling,  all  disniay'd, 
Whereas  there  was  no  cause  at  all 

why  they  should  be  afraid  : 
For  God  his  bones  that  thee  besieg'd 

hath  scatter'd  all  abroad ; 
Thou  hast  confounded  them,  for  they 

despised  are  of  God. 

6  Let  Isr'el's  help  from  Sion  come  ! 

when  back  the  Lord  shall  hring 
His  captives,  Jacob  shall  rejoice, 
and  Israel  sliall  sing. 

PSALM  54. 

SAVE  me,  O  God,  by  thy  great  name, 
and  judge  me  by  thy  strength. 

2  My  prayer  hear,  O  God ;  give  ear 

unto  my  words  at  length. 

3  For  they  "that  strangers  are  to  me 

do  up  against  me  rise  ; 
Oppressors  seek  my  soul,  and  God 
set  not  before  their  eyes. 
1  The  Lord  my  God  my  helper  is, 
lo,  therefore  I  am  bold : 


100  PSALM  LV. 

He  laketh  part  with  ev'ry  one 
that  doth  my  soul  uphold. 

5  L';iio  mine  enemies  he  shall 

raischief  and  ill  repay: 
O  for  thy  truth's  salce  cut  them  ofT, 
and  sweep  them  clean  away. 

6  I  will  a  sacrifice  to  thee 

give  with  free  willingness: 
Thy  name,  O  Lord,  because  'tis  good, 
with  praise  I  will  confess. 

7  For  he  hath  me  delivered 

from  all  adversities ; 
And  his  desire  mine  eye  hath  seen 
upon  mine  enemies. 

PSALM  55. 

IORD,  hear  my  pray'r,  hide  not  thyself 
J  from  my  entreating  voice. 
iJ  Attend  and  hear  me  ;  in  my  plaint 
I  mourn  and  make  a  noise ; 

3  Because  of  th'  en'niy's  voice,  and  for 

lewd  men's  oppression  great : 
On  me  they  cast  iniquity, 
and  they  in  wrath  me  hate. 

4  Sore  pain'd  within  me  is  my  heart, 

death's  terrors  on  me  fall; 

5  On  mecosnes  trembling,  fear  and  diead 

o'erwhelmed  me  withal. 

6  O  that  T,  like  a  dove,  had  wings, 

said  I,  then  would  1  flee 
Far  hence,  that  I  might  find  a  place 
where  I  in  rest  might  be. 

7  Lo,  then  far  off  I  wander  would, 

and  in  the  desert  stay ; 


PSALM  LV.  U,J 

8  From  windy  storm  and  tempest  I 

would  haste  to  'scape  away. 

9  O  Lord,  on  them  destruction  bring, 

and  do  their  tongues  divide ; 
For  in  the  city  violence 
and  strife  I  have  espied. 

10  They  day  and  night  upon  the  walls 

do  go  about  it  round : 
Tliere  mischief  is,  and  sorrow  there 
in  midst  of  it  is  rf)und. 

11  Abundant  wickedness  there  is 

within  her  inward  part ; 
And  from  hier  streets  deceitfulness 
and  guile  do  not  depart. 

12  He  was  no  foe  that  me  reproach'd  ; 

then  that  endure  I  could: 
Nor  hater  that  did  'gainst  me  boast ; 
from  him  me  hide  I  would : 

13  But  thou,  man,  who  mine  equal,  cuide, 

and  mine  aciiuaintar.ee  wast. 

14  We  join'd  sweet  counsel,  to  God's  Jiouse, 

in  company  we  past. 

15  Let  death  upon  them  seize,  and  down 

let  them  <io  quick  to  hell : 
For  wickedness  doth  miich  abound 
among  them  where  they  dwell. 

16  I'll  call  on  God  :  God  will  me  save 

17  ril  pray,  and  make  a  noise 

At  ev'ning,  mornins,  and  at  noon  ; 
and  he  shall  hear  my  voice. 

18  He  hath  my  soul  delivered, 

that  it  in  peace  might  be 
From  battle  that  against  me  was: 
for  many  were  with  me. ' 


'(K>  PSALM  LVI. 

fD  The  Lord  sliall  hear,  and  them  afflict, 
of  old  who  hath  abode. 
Because  they  never  chanses  have, 
therefore  they  fear  not  God. 
SO  'Gainst  those  that  were  at  peace  whh  him 
lie  hath  'iiit  fortli  his  hand  ; 
The  covenant  that  he  had  made, 
by  breaking  he  profan'd. 

21  More  smooth  than  butter  were  his  words, 

while  in  his  heart  was  war  ; 
His  speeches  were  more  soft  than  oil, 
and  yet  drawn  swords  they  were. 

22  Cast  thou  thy  burden  on  the  Lord, 

and  lie  shali  thee  sustain  ; 
Yea,  he  shall  cause  the  righteous  man 
unmoved  to  remain. 

23  But  thou,  O  Lord,  my  God,  those  men 

in  justice  shalt  o'erthrow, 
And  in  destruction's  duni^eon  dark 

at  last  Shalt  lay  them  low. 
The  bloodv  and  deceitful  men 

shall  noi  live  half  their  days ; 
But  upon  thee  with  confidence 

1  will  depend  always. 

PSALM  56. 

SHOW  mercy.  Lord,  to  me,  for  man 
would  swallow  me  outright; 
He  me  oppresseth,  while  he  doth 
against  me  daily  fight. 
'2  They  daily  would  me  swallow  up 
tliat  hate  me  spitefully : 
For  they  be  many  that  do  fight 
against  me,  O  most  High. 


PSALM  LVII.  103 

3  When  I'm  afraid,  I'll  trust  in  tliee. 

4  In  God  I'll  praise  liis  word : 

I  will  not  fear  what  flesli  can  do, 
my  trust  is  in  the  Lord. 

5  Each  day  they  wrest  my  words ;   tlieir 

thoughts 
'gainst  me  are  all  for  ill. 

6  They  meet,  they  lurk,  thev  mark  my  steps, 

waiting  njy  soul  to  kill. 

7  But  shall  they  by  iniquity 

escape  thy  jiidjiments  so? 

O  Godj  with  indignation  down 

do  thou  the  peojjle  throw. 

8  My  waiid'rings  all  what  they  have  been 

thou  know'st,  their  number  took  ; 
Into  thy  bottle  put  my  tears ; 
are  tiiey  not  in  thy  book  ? 

9  My  foes  shall,  when  I  crv,  turn  back  ; 

I  know't,  God  is  for  nie. 
JO  In  God  his  word  I'll  praise  ;  his  word 
in  God  shall  praised  be. 

11  In  God  I  trust ;  I  will  not  fear 

what  man  can  do  to  me. 

12  Thy  vows  upon  me  are,  O  God : 

I'll  render  praise  to  thee. 

13  Wilt  thou  not,  who  from  death  me  sav'd, 

my  feet  from  falls  keep  free. 
To  walk  before  God  in  the  light 
of  those  that  living  be  1 


B 


PSALM  57. 

E  merciful  to  me,  O  God, 
Ihy  mercy  unto  me, 


04  PSALM  LVII. 

Uo  thou  extend ;  because  my  soul 

doth  put  her  trust  in  thee : 
Yea,  in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings 

niv  refuge  I  will  place, 
Until  these  sad  calamities 

do  wholly  overpass. 

2  J^Iy  cry  I  will  cause  to  ascend 

unto  the  Lord  most  high  ; 
To  God,  who  doth  all  things  for  me 

perform  most  perfectly. 
From  heav'n  he  shall  send  down,  and  me 

from  his  Yeproach  defend 
That  would  devour  me:  God  his  truth 

and  mercy  forth  shall  send. 

My  soul  among  fierce  lions  is  ; 

I  tirebrands  live  among ; 
Men's  sons,  whose  teeth  are  spears  and 
darts, 

a  sharp  sword  is  their  tongue. 

5  Be  thou  exalted  very  high 

above  the  lieav'ns,  O  God  ; 

Let  thou  thy  glory  be  advanc'd 

o'er  all  the  earth  abroad. 

6  My  soul's  bow'd  down;  for  they  a  net 

have  laid,  my  steps  to  snare : 
Into  the  pit  which  they  have  digg'd 
for  me  they  fallen  are. 

7  My  bean  is  fix'd,  my  heart  is  fix'd, 

b  God  :  I'll  sing  and  praise. 

8  My  glory,  wake;  wake,  psalt'ry,  harp; 

myself  I'll  early  raise. 

9  I'll  i)raise  tliee  'mongthe  people,  LohI 

'mong  nations  sing  will  1: 


PSALM  Lvni.  105 

10  For  great  to  heav'n  tliy  mercy  is, 

thy  truth  is  to  the  slcy. 

11  O  Lord,  exalted  be  thy  name 

above  the  heav'ns  to  stand  ; 
Do  thou  thy  glory  far  advance 
above  both  sea  and  land. 

PSALM   68. 

DO  ye,  O  congregation, 
indeed  speak  righteousness  ? 
O  ye  that  are  the  sons  of  men, 
judge  ye  with  uprightness  1 

2  Yea,  ev'n  within  your  very  hearts 

ye  wickedness  have  done  ; 
And  ye  the  vi'Ience  of  your  hands 
do  weigh,  the  earth  upon 

3  The  wicked  men  estranged  are, 

ev'n  from  the  very  womb  ; 
They,  speaking  lies,  do  stray  as  soon 
as  to  the  world  tliey  come. 

4  Unto  a  serpent's  poison  like 

their  poison  doth  appear  ; 
Yea,  they  are  like  the  adder  deaf, 
that  closely  stops  her  ear ; 

5  That  so  she  may  not  hear  the  voice 

of  one  that  charm  her  would, 
No,  not  though  he  most  cunning  were, 
and  cliarm  most  wisely  could. 
t)  Their  teeth,  O God,  within  their  mouth, 
break  thou  in  pieces  small ; 
The  great  teeth  break  thou  out,  O  Lord, 
of  tliose  young  lions  all, 
7  Let  them  liko  v.'aters  meli  away, 
which  d'/wuward  still  do  flow : 
O 


106  PSALM  LIX. 

In  pieces  cut  his  arrows  all, 
when  he  shall  bend  his  bow. 

8  Like  to  a  snail  that  melts  away, 

let  each  of  them  be  gone ; 
Like  women's  birth  untimely,  that 
they  never  see  the  sun. 

9  He  sliall  them  take  away  before 

your  pots  the  thorns  can  find. 
Both  living,  and  in  fury  great, 
as  witli  a  stormy  wind. 

10  The  righteous  when  he  vengeance  seetY 

he  shail  be  joyful  then  : 
The  rigliteous  one  sliall  wash  his  feet 
in  blood  of  wicked  men. 

11  So  men  shall  say,  The  righteous  man 

reward  shall  never  miss ; 
And  verily  upon  the  earth 
a  God  to  judge  there  is. 

PSALM  59. 

MY  God,  deliver  me  from  those 
that  are  mine  enemies  ; 
And  do  thou  me  defend  from  those 
that  up  against  me  rise. 

2  Do  tliou  deliver  me  from  them 

that  work  iniquity  ; 
And  give  me  safety  from  the  men 
of  bloody  cruelty. 

3  For,  lo  they  for  my  soul  lay  wait: 

the  mighty  do  combine 
Against  me,  Lord  ;  not  for  my  fault, 
nor  any  sin  of  mine. 

4  They  run,  and,  without  fault  in  nie, 

themselves  do  ready  make : 


PSALM  LIX.  107 

Awake  to  meet  me  with  tliy  lielp, 
and  do  thou  iiolice  take. 

5  Av/ake  therefore,  Lord  God  of  hosts, 

thou  God  of  Israel, 
To  visit  heathen  all ;  spare  none 
that  wickedly  rebel. 

6  At  ev'nnig  they  go  to  and  fro  ; 

they  make  great  noise  and  sound, 
Like  to  a  dog,  and  often  walk 
about  the  city  round. 

7  Behold,  they  belch  out  with  their  niouth, 

and  in  their  lips  are  swords : 
For  they  do  say  thus.  Who  is  he 
that  now  doth  hear  our  words  1 

8  But  thou,  O  Lord,  shali  laugh  at  them, 

and  all  the  heathen  mock. 

9  While  he's  in  pow'r  I'll  wait  on  thee; 

for  God  is  my  high  rock. 

10  He  of  my  mercy  that  is  God 

betimes  shall  me  prevent : 
Upon  mine  en'mies  God  shall  let 
me  see  mine  heart's  content. 

11  Them  slay  not,  lest  my  folk  forget, 

but  scatter  them  abroad 
By  thy  strong  pow'r;  and  bring  them 
down, 
O  thou  our  shield  and  God. 

12  For  their  mouth's  sin,  and  for  the  word3 

that  from  their  lips  do  fiy, 
Let  them  be  taken  in  their  pride ; 
because  they  curse  and  lie. 

13  In  wrath  consume  them,  tliem  consume 

tJiat  so  they  may  not  be ; 


108  PSALM  LX. 

And  that  In  Jacob  God  doth  rule 
to  th'  earth's  ends,  let  them  see. 

14  At  ev'ning  let  thou  them  return, 

making  great  noii«e  and  sound, 
Like  to  a  dog,  and  often  walk 
about  the  city  round. 

15  And  let  tliem  wander  up  and  down 

in  seeking  food  to  eat ; 
And  let  them  grudge  when  they  shall  not 

be  satisfied  with  meat. 
IG  But  of  thy  pow'r  I'll  sing  aloud; 

at  morn  thy  mercy  praise ; 
For  thou  to  me  my  refuge  wast, 

and  tow'r,  in  troublous  days. 
17  O  God,  thou  art  my  strength,  I  will 

sing  praises  unto  thee ; 
For  God  is  my  .defence,  a  God 

of  mercy  unto  mc. 

PSALM  60. 

OLORD,  thou  hast  rejected  us, 
and  scatter' d  us  abroad  ; 
Thou  justly  hast  displeased  been : 
return  to  us,  O  God. 
2  The  earth  to  tremble  thou  hast  made, 
therein  didst  breaches  make: 
Do  thou  thereof  the  breaches  heal, 
because  the  land  doth  shake. 
S  Unto  thy  people  thou  hard  things 
hast  show'd,  and  on  them  sent ; 
And  thou  hast  caused  us  to  drink 
wine  of  astonishment. 
4  And  yet  a  banner  thou  hast  giv'n 
to  thsm  who  thee  lo  fear. 


PSALM  LXI.  109 

That  It  by  them,  because  of  truth, 
displayed  may  appear. 
5  That  thy  beloved  people  may 
(leliver'd  be  from  thrall, 
Save  with  the  pow'r  of  thy  right  hand, 
and  hear  me  when  I  call. 
5  God  in  his  holiness  hath  spoke, 
herein  I  will  take  pleasure ; 
Shechem  I  will  divide,  and  forth 
will  Succoth's  valley  measure. 
'  Gilead  I  claim  as  mine  by  right ; 
Maiiasseh  mine  shall  be; 
Ephraun  is  of  mine  head  the  strength; 
.Ttidah  gives  laws  for  me  ; 
!  Moab'p  my  washing-pot;  ray  shoe 
I'll  over  Edom  throw  ; 
And  over  Palestina's  land 
I  will  in  triumph  go. 
I  O  who  is  he  will  bring  me  to 
the  city  fortified ; 
O  who  is  he  that  to  the  land 
of  Edom  will  me  guide  ? 

0  O  God,  which  hadest  us  cast  off, 

this  thing  wilt  thou  not  do  1 
Ev'n  thou,  O  God,  which  didest  not 
forth  without  armies  go. 

1  Help  us  from  trouble;  for  the  help 

is  vain  which  man  supplies. 

2  Through  God  we'll  do  great  acts;  he  shall 

tread  down  our  enemies. 

PSALM  61. 

3  GOD,  give  ear  unto  my  ciy ; 
unto  my  pray'r  attend. 


110  PSALM  LXn. 

2  Frnin  th'  utmost  corner  of  the  land 
my  cry  to  thee  I'll  send. 
What  time  my  heart  is  overwhelm'd, 

and  in  perplexiiy, 
Do  thou  me  lead  unto  the  Rock 
that  hij^her  is  than  I. 
J  For  thou  hast  for  my  refuge  been 
a  shelter  by  thj^  pow'r ; 
And  for  defence  against  my  foes 
thou  hast  been  a  strong  tow'r, 
4 --Within  thy  tabernacle  I 
for  ever  will  abide  ; 
And  under  covert  of  thy  wingg 
with  confidence  me  hide. 

5  For  thou  the  vows  that  I  did  make, 

O  Lord  my  God,  didst  hear: 

Thou  hast  giv'n  me  the  heritage 

of  those  thy  name  that  fear. 

6  A  life  prolong'd  for  many  days 

thou  to  the  king  shalt  give; 
Like  many  generations  be 
the  years  which  he  shall  live. 

7  He  in  God's  presence  his  abode 

for  evermore  shall  have: 
O  do  thou  truth  and  mercy  both 
prepare  that  may  him  save. 

8  And  so  will  I  perpetually 

sins  praise  unto  thy  name; 
That  having  made  my  vows  I  may 
each  day  perform  the  same. 


M 


PSALM  62. 
Y  soul  with  expectation 
depends  on  God  indeed : 


PSALM  LXn  lU 

My  strength  and  my  siilvation  doth 

from  liiin  alone  proceed. 
He  only  my  salvation  is, 

and  my  strong  Rock  is  he : 
He  only  is  my  sure  defence, 

much  mov'd  I  shall  not  be. 
How  long  will  ye  against  a  man 

plot  mi«:cliief  ?  ye  shall  all 
Be  slain:  ye  as  atott'ring  fence 

shall  be,  and  bowins  wall. " 
They  only  plot  to  cast^him  down 

from  his  excellency : 
They  joy  in  lies:  with  mouth  they  blesa 

but  they  curse  inwardly. 
My  soul,  wait  thou  with  patience 

upon  thy  God  alone  ; 
On  him  dependeth  all  my  iiope 

and  expectation. 
He  only  my  salvation  is, 

and  my  strong  rock  is  he  ; 
He  only  is  my  sure  defence, 

I  shall  not  moved  be. 
In  God  my  glory  placed  is, 

and  my  salvation  sure ; 
In  God  the  rock  is  of  my  strength, 

my  refuge  most  secure. 
Ye  people,  place  your  confideiice 

in  him  continually ; 
Before  him  pour  ye  out  your  )"  -art ; 

God  is  our  refuge  high. 
Surely  mean  men  are  vanity, 

and  great  men  are  a  lie  : 
In  balance  laid,  they  wholly  are 

jnore  light  than  vanity 


112  PSALM  LXin 

10  Trust  ye  not  oppression, 

in  robb'ry  be  not  vain ; 
On  wealth  set  not  your  hearts,  when  i 
increased  is  your  gain. 

11  God  hath  it  spoken  once  to  me, 

yea,  this  I  heard  a^iain. 
That  power  to  ahnighty  God 
alone  doth  appertain. 

12  Yea,  nrercy  also  unto  thee 

belongs,  O  Lord,  alone : 
For  thou,  according  to  his  work, 
rewardest  ev'ry  one. 

PSALM  63. 

LORD,  thee  my  God,  I'll  early  seek, 
my  soul  doth  thirst  for  thee  ; 
My  flesh  longs  in  a  dry  parch'd  land, 
"wherein  no  waters  be  ; 

2  That  I  thy  power  may  behold, 

and  brightness  of  tiiy  face, 
As  I  have  seen  thee  heretofore 
within  thy  holy  place. 

3  Since  better  is  thy  love  than  life, 

my  lips  thee  praise  shall  give. 

4  I  in  thy  name  will  lift  my  hands, 

and  bless  thee  while  I  live. 

5  Ev'n  as  with  marrow  and  with  fat 

my  soul  shall  filled  be  ; 
Then  shall  my  mouth  with  joyful  lips 
sing  praises  unto  thee : 

6  When  I  do  thee  upon  my  bed 

remember  with  delight, 
And  when  on  thee  I  meditate, 
in  watches  of  tlie  iiiyht. 


PSALM  LXIV.  113 

7  In  shadov  of  lliy  wines  I'll  joy  ; 

for  thou  mine  help  hast  been. 

8  My  soul  thee  follows  hard ;  and  me 

Ihy  light  hand  doth  sustain. 

9  Who  seek  my  soul  to  spill  shall  sink 

down  to  earth's  lowest  room. 

10  They  by  thy  sword  sliall  be  cut  ofT, 

and  foxes'  prey  become. 

11  Yet  shall  the  king  in  God  rejoice ; 

and  each  one  glory  shall 
That  swear  by  him  :  but  stopp'd  shall  be 
the  mouth  of  liars  all. 

PSALM  64. 
T1S/"HEN  I  to  thee  my  prayer  make, 
V  »     Lord,' to  iny  voice  give  ear ; 
My  life  save  from  the  eneiuy 
of  whom  I  stand  in  fear. 

2  Me  from  their  secret  counsel  hide 

who  do  live  wickedly  ; 
From  insurrection  of  those  men 
that  work  iniquity : 

3  Who  do  thrir  tongues  with  malice  wfit'l 

and  make  them  cut  like  swords ; 
In  whose  bent  bows  are  arrows  set, 
ev'n  sharp  and  bitter  words  : 

4  That  they  may  at  the  perfect  man 

in  secret  aim  their  shot ;    , 
Yea,  suddenly  they  dare  at  liiin 
to  slioot,  and  fear  it  not. 

5  In  ill  encourage  they  themselves ; 

and  their  snares  close  do  lay  : 
Together  conference  they  have: 
^Vho  sliull  tlicm  see  7  they  say 
P 


J  14  PSALM  LXV. 

6  They  have  search'd  out  iniquities 

a  perfect  search  they  k.jep: 
Of  each  of  them  the  inward  lliouglit, 
and  very  Jieart  is  deejt. 

7  God  sliall  an  arrow  shoot  at  them, 

and  wound  them  suddenly: 

8  So  their  own  tongue  shall  them  confound ; 

all  who  them  see  shall  fly. 

9  And  on  all  men  a  fear  shall  fall, 

God's  word  they  shall  declare  : 
For  they  shall  wisely  notice  lake 
what  these  his  doings  are. 

10  In  God  the  righteous  shall  rejoice, 

and  trust  u])on  his  might ; 
Yea,  they  shall  greatly  glory  all 
■  in  heart  that  are  upright. 

PSALTvI  65. 

PRAISE  waits  for  thee  in  Zion,  Lord, 
to  thee  vows  paid  shall  be. 
I  O  thou  that  hearer  art  of  pray'r, 

all  (iesh  shall  come  to  thee. 
i  Iniquities,  )  luust  confess, 
prevail  against  me  do: 
But  as  for  our  traiisgtcssinns, 
them  purge  away  shalt  thou. 
4  Eless'd  is  the  man  ^vh()in  tiion  dost  choose, 
and  mak'st  a|i|pn)acl)  to  Diee, 
That  he  wiiliiii  liiy  courts,  O  Lord, 

may  still  a  dweller  he. 
We  surely  shall  be  satisfied 
with  thy  abundant  grace, 
And  with  the  goodness  of  thy  house, 
ev'n  of  tliy  holy  place. 


PSALM  LXV.  115 

5  O  God  of  our  snlvation, 

thou,  in  thy  righteousness, 
By  fearful  works  uuto  our  pray'rs 

"lliiiie  answer  dost  express; 
Tlierefpre  the  ends  of  all  the  earth, 

and  i^hose  afar  that  be 
Upon  the  sea,  their  confidence, 

O  Lord,  will  place  jn  thee. 

6  Who  being  girt  with  pow'r,  sets  fast 

bv  his  great  strength  the  liills  :, 

7  Wlio  noise  of  seas,  noise  of  their  waves, 

and  people's  tumult  stills. 

8  Those  in  the  utmost  parts  that  dwel 

are  at  thy  signs  afraid : 
Til'  outgoings  of  the  morn  andev'n 
by  thee  are  joyful  made. 

9  The  earth  thou  visit'st,  wat'ring  It ; 

thou  mak'st  it  rich  to  grow 
With  God's  full  flood ;   thou  corn  pre- 
par'st, 
when  thou  provid'st  it  so. 

10  Her  ridg's  thou  wat'restplenteously, 

her  furrows  settelest : 
With  show'rs  thou  dost  her  mollify  ; 
her  spring  by  thee  is  blest. 

11  So  thou  the  year  most  lib'rally 

dost  with  thy  goodness  crown ;  • 
And  all  thy  paths  abundantly 
on  us  drop  i^atness  down. 

12  They  drop  upon  the  pastures  wide, 

that  do  in  deserts  lie: 
The  little  hills  on  ev'ry  side 
rejoice  right  pleasantly 


116  PSALM  LXVI. 

13  With  flocks  the  pastures  clothfid  Iw, 
tlie  vales  with  com  are  clad  ; 
And  now  they  shout  and  sing  to  tliee, 
for  thou  hast  made  them  glad. 

PSALM  6G. 

ALL  lands  to  Go(\,  in  joyful  sounds, 
alol\  your  voices  raise : 

2  Sin^  forth  the  honour  of  his  name, 

and  glorious  make  Iiis  praise. 

3  Say  unto  God,  How  terrible 

in  all  thy  works  art  thou  ! 
TJu-oush  thy  great  po^v'r  thy  foes  to  tliee 
shall  be  constrain' d  to  bow. 

4  All  on  the  earth  shall  worsliip  thee, 

they  shall  thy  praise  proclaim 
In  songs:  they  shall  sing  cheerfully 
unto  thy  holy  name. 

5  Come,   and   the    works  tliat  God   liatli 

wrought 
with  admiration  see: 
[n's  working  to  the  sons  of  men 
most  terrible  is  he. 

6  Into  dry  land  the  sea  he  turn'd, 

and  they  a  passage  had  ; 
Ev'n  marching  through  the  flood  on  foot, 
thgre  we  in  him  were  glad. 

7  He  ruleth  ever  by  his  pow'r; 

his  eyes  the  nations  see  : 
O  let  not  the  rebellious*ones 
lift  up  themselves  on  liigh. 

o  Vp  neople,  bless  our  God  ;  aloud 
Uie  voice  speak  of  his  praise ; 


PSALM  LXVII.  117 

9  Our  soul  in  life  who  safe  preserves, 

our  foot  from  sliding  stays. 

10  For  tiiou  didst  prove  and  try  us,  Lord, 

as  men  do  silver  try  ; 

11  Brouglit'st  us  into  llie  net,  and  mad'st 

bands  on  our  loins  to  lie. 

12  Thou  hast  caus'd  men   ride  o'er  our 

heads ; 
and  though  that  we  did  pass 
Tliro'  fire  and  water,  yet  thou  brought'st 
us  to  a  wealihy  I'lacc. 

13  I'll  bring  biunt  oti"' rings  to  thy  house ; 

to  thee  my  vows  I'll  pay, 

14  Which  my  lips  utter'd,  my  mouth  spake 

when  trouble  on  me  lay. 

15  Hurnt-sacrifices  of  fat  rams, 

"\vi;h  incense  I  will  bring; 
Of  bullocks  and  of  goats  I  will 
I-'reseni  an  offering. 

16  All  that  fear  God,  come,  hear,  Fil  tell 

what  he  did  for  my  soul. 

17  I  with  my  month  unto  him  cried, 

my  tongue  did  him  extol. 

18  If  in  my  heart  I  sin  regard, 

the  Lord  me  will  not  hear: 

19  But  surely  God  me  heard,  and  to 

my  prayer's  voice  gave  ear. 

20  O  let  the  Lord,  oiu'  gracious  God, 

for  ever  blessed  be ; 
Who  turned  not  my  pray'r  from  him, 
nor  yet  his  grace  from  me. 

PSALM  67. 

LORD,  bless  and  pity  us, 
shine  on  us  with  thy  face: 


118  PSALM  LXVII. 

S  That  th'  earth  thy  way,  and  nations  all 
may  know  thy  saving  grace. 

5  liCt  people  praise  tiiee,  Lord ; 

let  peoi)Ie  all  thee  praise. 
i  O  let  the  nations  be  glad, 
in  songs  their  voices  raise. 
Thoii'lt  justly  people  judge, 
on  eartli  rule  nations  all. 

6  Let  people  praise  Miee,  Lord;  let  them 

praise  thee,  both  great  and  small. 

6  TJie  earth  her  fruit  shall  yield  ; 

our  God  shall  blessing  send. 

7  God  shall  us  bless;  men'"shall  him  fear, 

unto  earth's  utmost  end. 

.Another  of  the  same. 

IORD,  unto  us  be  merciful, 
J  do  thou  us  also  bless  ; 
And  graciously  cause  shine  on  us 
the  brightness  of  thy  face : 

2  That  so  thy  ways  upon  the  earth 

to  all  men  may  be  known ; 
Also  among  the  nations  all 
thy  saving  health  be  shown. 

3  O  let  the  people  praise  thee,  Lord  ; 

let  people  all  thee  praise. 

4  O  let  the  nations  be  clad, 

and  sing  for  joy  always: 
For  rightly  thou  slialt  jseople  judge, 
and  nations  rule  on  earth. 

5  Let  people  praise  thee,  Lord  ;  let  ail 

the  folk  praise  thee  with  mirth. 

6  Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase; 

God,  our  God,  bless  us  shall. 


PSALM  LXVIII.  119 

7  God  sliall  us  bless ;  anri  of  tiie  earth 
the  ends  shall  fear  hiiu  all. 

PSALM  68. 

LET  God  arise,  and  scattered 
let  all  his  en'mies  be; 
And  let  all  those  that  do  him  hate 
before  his  presence  f.ee. 

2  As  smoke  is  driv'n,  so  drive  thou  tliem; 

as  fire  melts  wax  away, 
Before  God's  face  let  wicked  men 
so  perish  and  decay. 

3  But  let  the  rifflitcous  be  glad  ; 

let  them  before  God's  sislit 

Be  very  joyful ;  yea,  let  them 

rejoice  with  all  their  niieljt. 

4  To  God  sinsi,  to  liis  name  sing  praise ; 

extol  him  with  your  voice, 
Tliat  rides  on  heav'n,  by  his  name  JAH 
before  liis  face  rejoice. 

5  Because  the  Lord  a  father  is 

unto  the  fatherless ; 
God  is  the  widow's  judge,  within 
his  place  of  holiness. 

6  God  doth  the  solitary  set 

in  fam'lics :  and  from  bands 
The  cbain'd  doth  free  ;  but  rebels  do 
inhabit  parched  lands. 

7  O  God,  what  time  thoTi  didst  go  forth 

before  tliy  people's  face  ; 
And  when  thronph  the  great  wilderness 
thy  glorious  marcliing  was ; 

8  Then  at  God's  presence  shook  the  earlli, 

then  drops  from  heaven  f*.l! ; 


120  -  PSALIM  LXVIII. 

This  Sinai  sliook  before  the  Lord, 
the  God  of  Israel. 

9  O  God,  thou  to  thine  heritage 

didst  send  a  plentc(!us  rain, 
Whereby  thou,  when  it  weary  was, 
didst  it  refresh  again. 

10  Tliy  congreiTation  tlien  did  nialve 

their  habitation  there: 
Of  tliine  own  gotxhiess  for  the  poor, 
O  God,  tliou  didst  prepare. 

11  The  Lord  himself  did  give  the  word, 

the  word  abroad  did  spread ; 
Great  was  the  conqiany  of  them 
the  same  wh.o  publisiied. 

12  Kinns  of  great  armies  foiled  were, 

and  forc'd  to  flee  away  ;- 
And  wonnni,  who  remain'd  at  home, 
did  distribute  the  prey. 

13  Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots, 

like  doves  ye  shall  appear, 
Whose  wings  with  silver,  and  with  gold 
whose  feathers  cover'd  are. 

14  When  there  th'  Almighty  scatter'd  kings 

like  Salmon's  snow  'twas  white. 

15  God's  hill  is  like  to  Bashan  hill, 

like  Bashan  hill  for  height. 

16  Why  do  ye  leap,  ye  mountains  high? 

this  is  the  hill  vvhere  God 
Desires  to  dwell ;  yea,  God  in  it 
for  av  will  make  abode. 

17  God's  chariots  twenty  thousand  are, 

thousands  of  angels  strong  : 
In's  holy  place  God  is,  as  in 
mount  Sinai,  them  among. 


PSALM  LXVm.  121 

18  Thou  hast,  O  Lord,  most  glorious 

ascended  up  on  high ; 
A  lid  in  triumph  victorious  led 

captive  captivity: 
Thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men, 

for  such  as  did  rebel ; 
Yea,  ev'n  for  them,  that  God  the  Lord 

in  midst  of  them  might  dwell. 

19  Bless'd  be  the  Lord,  who  is  to  us 

of  our  salvation  God  ;  ■ 

Who  daily  with  his  benefits 

us  pk-nteously  doth  load. 

20  He  of  salvatiim  is  the  God, 

who  is  our  God  most  strong ; 
And  unto  God  the  Lord  from  death 
the  issues  do  belong. 

21  But  surely  God  shall  wound  the  head 

of  those  that  are  his  foes ; 
The  hairy  scalp  of  him  that  still 
on  in  his  trespass  goes. 

22  God  said,  my  people  I  will  bring 

again  from  Eashan  hill ; 
Yea,  from  the  sea's  devouring  depths 
them  bring  again  I  will : 

23  That  in  the  blood  of  enemies 

thy  foot  imbru'd  mav  be; 
And  of  thy  dogs  dipp'd  in  tiie  same 
the  tongues  thou  maj'est  see. 

24  Thy  goings  tliey  have  seen,  O  God ; 

the  step'of  majesty 
Of  my  God,  ami  my  m.ighty  King, 
within  the  sanctu'ry. 

25  Before  went  singers,  players  next 

on  mstrumeiits  tooK  way  ; 

a 


122  PSALM  LXVIII. 

And  tlipm  amon?  tlio  damsels  were 
thai  did  on  tinilirds  play. 

26  Witluii  the  curifrrcL'atioiis 

bless  God  with  ou<!  accord  ; 
From  Isr'el's  fountains  do  ye  bless 
and  praise  the  mighty  Lord. 

27  With  their  prince,  little  Benjamin, 

princes  and  council  there 
Of  Judah  were,  tliere  Zebulon's 
and  Napht'li's  princes  were. 

28  Thy  God  command'st  thy  strength ;  make 

strong 
what  thou  wrousht'st  for  us,  Lord. 

29  For  thy  house  at  .lerusalcni 

kings  shall  thee  gifts  afford. 

30  The  spearmen's  host,  the  multitude 

of  bulls,  winch  tiercely  look, 
Those  calves  which  peoi)le  have  forth  sent, 

O  Lord  our  God,  rebuke, 
Till  ev'ry  one  submit  iiimself, 

and  silver  pieces  bring: 
The  people  that  delight  in  war 

disperse,  O  God  and  King. 

31  Those  that  be  i)rinces  great  shall  then 

come  out  of  Egypt  lands ; 
And  Ethiopia  to  God 
shall  soon  stretch  out  her  hands. 

32  O  all  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth, 

sing  praises  to  this  King  ; 
For  he  is  Lord  that  ruleth  all, 
unto  him  praises  sing : 

33  To  him  that  rides  on  heav'ns  of  heav'ns, 

which  he  of  old  did  found : 


PSALM  LXIX.  123 

Lo,  he  sends  out  his  voice,  a  voice 
in  niinlit  that  dotli  aboinid. 

34  Sticuiitli  unto  God  do  ye  ascribe ; 

for  his  excellency 
Is  over  Israel,  his  strength 
is  in  the  clouds  most  high.    ' 

35  Thou'rt  from  thy  temple  dreadful,  Lord^ 

Isr'el's  own  God  is  he, 
Who  gives  his  people  strength  and  pow'r 
O  let  God  blessed  be. 

PSALM  69. 

SAVE  me,  O  God,  because  the  floods 
do  so  environ  me, 
Thatev'n  unto  my  very  soul 
come  in  the  waters  be. 

2  I  don'nward  in  deep  mire  do  sink, 

where  standing  there  is  none  : 
I  am  into  deep  waters  come, 
where  floods  have  o'er  me  gone. 

3  I  weary  Avith  my  crying  am, 

my  throat  is  also  dried  ; 
Mine  eyes  do  fail,  wliile  for  my  God 
I  waiting  do  abide. 

4  Those  men  that  do  without  a  cause 

bear  hatred  unto  me, 
Than  are  the  hairs  upon  my  head 
in  number  more  they  be : 

They  that  would  me  destroy,  and  are 

mine  en'mies  wrongfully. 
Are  mighty:  so  what  I  took  not 

to  render  forc\l  was  I. 

5  Lord,  thou  my  folly  know'st,  my  sins 

not  cover'd  are  from  thee. 


124  PSALM  LXIX. 

6  Let  none  that  wait  on  thee  be  sham'd, 

Loid  God  of  liosts,  lor  me. 
O  Lord,  the  God  ot"  Israel, 

let  none  who  search  do  make, 
And  siclc  t!iee,  be  at  any  time 

cont'ound:d  for  my  sal<e. 

7  For  I  iia\:'  hiuiK    reproach  for  thee, 

mv  t;u'c  is  iiid  \-.!i.ii  t^hanie. 

8  To  hii^ilneii  ^uaw^i',  to  mother's  sons 

an  alien  I  becaiue. 

9  Because  the  zeal  did  eat  me  up 

which  to  thine  house  I  bear; 
And  ilie  reproaches  cast  at  thee 
upon  me  fallen  are. 

10  My  tears  and  fasts  t'  afflict  my  soul 

were  turned  to  my  shame. 

11  When  sackcloth  I  did  wear,  to  them 

a  proverb  I  became. 

12  The  men  that  in  the  rrate  do  sit 

aiiainst  me  evi!  spake; 
They  also  that  vile  drunkards  were, 
of  me  tlieir  song  did  make. 

13  But  in  an  acceptable  time, 

my  pray'r,  Lord,  is  to  thee  : 

In  truth  of  ihy  salvation.  Lord, 

and  mercy  great,  hear  me. 

14  Deliver  me  out  of  the  mire, 

from  sinking  do  me  keep  ; 
Free  me  from  those  that  do  me  hate, 
and  from  the  waters  deep. 

15  Lei  not  the  flood  on  me  prevail, 

whose  water  overflows; 
Nor  deep  me  swallow,  nor  the  pit 
her  mouth  upon  me  close 


PSALM  LXIX.  125 

16  Hoar  me,  O  Lord,  because  ihylove 

and  kindness  is  most  gov^d ; 
Tluii  unto  me,  according  to 
ihy  mercies'  muliitnde. 

17  Nor  from  tliy  servaiU  liido  thy  face; 

I'm  troubled,  soon  attend. 

18  Draw  near  my  soul  aiid  it  redeem ; 

me  from  my  foes  defend. 

19  To  tliee  is  my  reproach  well  known, 

my  shame,  and  my  disgrace : 
Those  fhat  mine  adversaries  be 
are  all  before  fhy  face. 

20  Reproach  hath  bnike  my  heart;  I'm  fuU 

of  grief :  I  look' d  for  one 

To  iiity  me,  but  none  I  found; 

comforters  found  I  none. 

21  They  also  bitter  gall  did  give 

unto  me  for  my  meat : 
They  gave  me  vinegar  to  drink, 
when  as  my  thirst  was  gieai. 

22  Before  them  let  their  table  prove 

a  snare  ;  and  do  thou  make 
Their  welfare  and  prosperity 
a  trap  themselves  to  take. 

2.3  Let  thou  their  eyes  so  darken'd  be, 
that  light  may  them  forsake  ; 
And  let  their  loins  be  made  by  thee 
continually  to  shake. 

24  Thy  fury  pour  thou  out  on  them, 

and  indignation ; 
And  let  thy  wrathful  anger,  Lord, 
fast  hold  take  them  upon. 

25  All  waste  and  desolate  let  be 

tlieir  habitation ; 


126  PSALM  LXIX. 

And  in  their  tabernacles  all 

inhabitants  be  none. 
20  IJecuuse  liiiu  they  do  persecute 

whom  thou  didst  smite  before ; 
They  talk  unto  the  grief  of  those 

wiiom  Ihou  hast  wounded  sore. 

27  Add  thou  iniquity  unto 

their  former  wicUediiess ; 
And  do  not  let  them  come  at  all 
into  thy  righteousness. 

28  Out  of  the  book  of  life  let  them 

be  raz'd  and  blotted  quite  ; 

Among  the  just  and  righteous 

let  not  their  names  be  writ. 

29  Rut  now  become  exceeding  poor 

and  sorrowful  am  T  : 
By  thy  salvation,  O  my  God, 
let  me  be  set  on  high. 

30  The  name  of  God  I  with  a  song 

most  cheerfnlly  will  praise  ; 

And  I,  in  giving  thanks  to  him, 

his  name  shall  highly  raise. 

31  This  to  the  Lord  a  sacrifice 

more  gracious  shall  prove, 
Than  bullock,  ox,  or  any  beast 
that  hath  both  horn  and  hoof. 

32  When  this  tlie  humble  men  shall  see, 

it  joy  to  them  shall  give: 

O  all  ye  that  do  seek  the  Lord, 

your  hearts  shall  ever  live. 

33  For  God  the  poor  hears,  and  will  not 

his  prisoners  contemn. 


PSALM  LXX.  127 

34  Let  heav'n,  and  earth,  and  seas,  him 

praise, 
and  all  tliat  move  in  them. 

35  For  God  will  Judah's  cities  build, 

and  he  will  Zion  save ; 
That  thuy  may  dwell  therein,  and  it 
in  sure  possession  have. 

36  And  they  th.at  are  his  servants'  seed 

inherit  shall  the  same  : 
So  shall  they  have  their  dwelling  thern 
tliat  love  his  blessed  name. 

PSALM  70. 

LORD,  haste  me  to  deliver  ; 
with  speed,  Lord,  succour  me. 

2  Let  them  that  for  my  soul  do  seek 

sliam'd  and  confounded  be  : 
Turn'd  back  be  they,  and  shani'd, 
that  in  my  hurt  deli<:ht. 

3  Turn'd  back  be  they,  Ha,  ha  I  that  s&y 

their  sliaming  to  requite. 

4  In  thee  let  all  be  glad, 

and  joy  that  seek  for  thee : 
Let  them  who  thy  salvation  love, 
say  still.  God  praised  be. 

5  I  poor  and  needy  am  ; 

come  Lord,  and  make  no  stay : 
My  help  thou  and  deliv'rer  art; 
O  Lord  make  no  delay. 

Another  of  the  same. 

MAKE  haste,  O  God,  me  to  preserve; 
with  speed,  Lord,  succour  me 
2  Let  them  that  for  my  soul  do  seek 
shain'd  and  confounded  be : 


128  PSALM  LXXl. 

Let  thom  be  tiini'd  back,  and  Eliam'd 
tliat  in  niv  hurt  di'Iislit. 

3  Turn' (I  hark  be  they,  F!a,  ha!  that  say, 

their  shaming;  to  requite. 

4  O  Lord,  in  Xhee  let  al!  be  t'lad, 

and  jov  that  s-eek  fVir  tliee: 
Let  theiu  who  tliy  salvation  love" 
say  still,  God  praised  be. 

5  But  I  both  poor  and  needy  am; 

come  Lord,  and  make  no  stay: 
My  help  thou  and  deiiv'rer  art; 
O  Lord,  make  no  delay. 

PSALM   71. 

OLOTIT),  mv  hope  and  confidence 
i<  plie'M  iii  thee  alone; 
'i'hcii  ici  riiv  sr;'..;ii',i  never  be 

2  An('!  IcT  nie,  in  il>y  riL-hteousness, 

iVoiii  thee  (l.i;\'rniirr  have  ; 
Ca(!S('  iue  escape,  incline  thine  ear 
unto  me,  and  me  save. 

3  Be  thou  my  dwelling-rock,  to  wliicli 

T  ever  may  r;  sort : 
I'lKMiuav'stcniDiiiaiKhnenrmelosave, 
fdr  lliou'rt  my  •■ork  nnd  inrt. 

4  Free  me.  mvGiid,  iYnm  wicked  hands, 

hands  cruel  and  uii.jnst: 

5  For  thou,  O  [.ord  God,  art  my  hope; 

and  lV>-m  my  youth.,  my  trust. 

6  Thou  from  the  womb  didst  hold  me  up; 

thon  art  The  same  that  me 
Out  of  my  mothec's  bowels  took: 
I  ever  will  praise  thee. 


PSALM  LXXT  :2i3 

7  To  many  I  a  wor.der  am  ; 

but  ihou'rt  my  refuge  etron?. 

8  Fill'd  let  my  month  be  with  thy  praise 

and  honour  all  day  long. 

9  O  do  not  cast  me  off,  when  as 

old  age  doth  overtake  me  ; 

And  when  my  stren^rth  decayed  is, 

then  do  not  tliou  forsake  me. 

JO  For  those  that  are  mine  enemies 

ajrainst  me  spi-ak  with  Iiate  ; 

And  they  together  counsel  take 

that  for  my  soul  lay  wait. 

11  They  said,  God  leaves  him;  Inm  pursue 

and  take  :  none  will  him  save. 

12  Be  thou  not  far  from  me,  my  God : 

thy  speedy  help  I  crave. 

13  Confound,  consume  them,  that  unto 

my  sou!  are  enemies  ; 
Cloth'd  be  they  witli  reproach  and  shame 
that  do  my  hurt  devise. 

14  But  I  with  expectation 

will  hope  continually; 
And  yet  with  praises  more  and  more 
I  will  thee  magnify. 

15  Thy  justice  and  salvation 

my  mouth  abroad  shali  show. 
Ev'n  all  the  day ;  for  I  thereof' 
the  numbers  do  not  linow. 

16  And  I  will  constantly  so  on 

in  strength  of  God  ■  he  Lord ; 
And  thine  own  rislitciusness,  ev'n  tiiJlJt 
alone,  I  will  record. 

17  For  ev'n  from  my  youih,  O  God, 

by  thee  I  have  been  tauL'ht ; 
R 


130  PSALM  LXXII 

And  hitherto  I  have  declar'd 
tlie  wonders  thou  hast  v.-rought. 

18  And  now,  Lord,  leave  me  not,  when  I 

old  and  grey-!ieaded  grow  ; 
Till  to  this  age  thy  strength,  and  povv'r 
to  all  tocoirif,  1  show. 

19  And  tliv  most  j);  rlVct  righteousness, 

O  Lonl,  is  vriv  hiiih, 
Who  hast  so  gii'al  things  done :  O  God, 

who  is  like  milo  thee  ! 
£0  Thou,  Lord,  who  great  adversities, 

and  sore,  to  me  didst  shiiw, 
Shalt  quicken,  and  bring  me  again 

from  depths  of  eartli  huiow. 
21  My  greatness  and  my  povv'r  thou  wilt 

increase,  and  far  extend  : 
On  ev'ry  side  against  all  grief 

thou  wilt  me  comfort  send. 
K  Thee,  ev'n  thy  iruih,  I'll  also  praise, 

mv  God,  vvirli  psalicrv  : 
Thou  holy  One  of  Isiael. 

with  hai  p  ril  si'ig  to  thee. 

23  My  lips  shall  inucli  rejoice  in  thee, 

when  I  thy  praises  sound: 
My  soul,  which  thou  redeemed  hast, 
in  joy  shad  much  abound. 

24  My  tongue  thy  justice  sliall  proclahn, 

continuing  ali  Cny  long  : 
For  they  confon;u!i-d  are,  and  sljani'd 
that  seek  to  do  me  wrong. 


O 


PSALM   72. 
LORD,  thy  jud'jnrents  give  the  king, 
hid  son  thy  rigliteousness. 


PSALM  LXXn.  131 

2  With  right  he  shall  thy  people  judge, 

thy  poor  with  uprightness. 

3  Tm.^  lofty  inouiitaiiis  shall  bring  forth 

unto  the  people  peace ; 
Likewise  the  little  liiJis  the  same 
shall  do,  by  righteousness. 

4  The  people's  poor  ones  he  shall  judse, 

tlie  ncfdy's  children  save  ; 
Ai'.d  tliose  shall  he  in  pieces  break 
who  ihem  oppressed  have. 

5  They  shall  thee  fear,  while  sun  and  moon 

do  last,  through  ages  all. 

6  Like  rain  on  mown  grass  he  shall  drop, 

or  show'rs  on  earth  that  fall. 

7  The  just  shall  flourish  in  his  days, 

and  prosper  in  his  reign  : 
He  shall,  while  doth  the  moon  endure, 
abundant  peace  maintain. 

8  Ilis  large  and  great  dominion  shall 

from  sea  to  sea  extend ; 
It  from  the  river  shall  reach  forth 
unto  earth's  utmost  end. 

9  Thf'y  in  the  wilderness  that  dwell 

hiiw  down  before  liim  must ; 
And  they  that  are  his  enemies 
shall  lick  the  very  dust. 

10  Tile  kings  of  Tarshish,  and  the  isJej, 

to  hun  shall  presents  bring; 
And  unto  him  shall  oiler  gifts 
Siicba's  and  Seba's  king. 
[1  Yea,  all  the  mit'hty  kings  on  earth 
before  him  down  shall  fall ; 
And  all  iJie  nations  of  the  world 
do  service  to  him  shall. 


132  PSALM  LXXn. 

12  For  he  the  needy  shall  preserve, 

when  he  to  him  (inth  call ; 
The  poor  also,  and  him  that  hath 
no  help  of  man  at  all. 

13  The  poor  man  and  the  indigent 

in  njercy  he  shall  spare  ; 
He  shall  preserve  alive  the  soulg 
of  those  that  needy  are. 

14  Both  from  deceit  and  violence 

their  souls  he  shall  set  free  ; 
And  in  his  si^ht  rii;lit  precious 
and  dear  their  blood  shall  be. 

15  Yea,  he  shall  live,  aru!  siv'n  to  him 

shall  be  of  Sheba'sgold  : 
For  liim  still  shall  they  pray,  and  he 
shall  daily  be  extnll'd. 
le  Of  corn  an  handful  in  the  earth 
on  tops  of  mountains  high, 
With  prosp'rous  fruit  shall  shake,  like 
trees 
on  Lebanon  that  be. 

The  city  shall  be  flourishing, 

her  citizens  abomid 
In  number  shall,  like  to  the  grass 

that  grows  upon  the  ground. 

17  His  name  for  ever  shall  endure ; 

last  like  the  sun  it  shall : 
Men  shall  be  bless' d  in  him,  and  Kess'd 
all  nations  shall  him  call. 

18  Now  blessed  be  the  Lord  our  God 

the  God  of  Israel, 
For  he  alone  doth  wondrous  works, 
in  glory  that  excel. 


PSALM  Lxxiri.  133 

lO  And  blessed  be  his  glorious  name 
to  all  eternity: 
Tlie  wniu»^  ^^,",.1  let  his  glory  fill. 
Amen,  so  let  it  be. 

PSALM  73. 

'\rET  God  is  good  to  Israel, 
JL    To  eacli  pure-hearted  one. 

2  Biit  as  for  nie,  my  steps  near  slipp'd, 

my  feet  were  almost  gone. 

3  For  I  envious  was,  and  grudg'd 

the  foolish  folk  to  see, 
When  I  perceiv'd  the  wicked  sort 
enjoy  prosperity. 

4  For  still  their  strength  continuethfirm, 

their  death  of  bands  is  free. 

5  They  are  not  toil'd  as  other  men  ; 

nor  plagu'd  as  others  be. 
3  Therefore  their  pride,  like  to  a  chain, 
them  compasseth  about ; 
And,  as  a  garment,  violence 
doth  cover  them  throughout. 
7  Their  eyes  stand  out  with  fat;  they  hai-e 

more  than  their  heart  could  wish. 
S  They  are  corrupt;  their  talk  of  wiong 
both  lewd  and  lofty  is. 
They  set  their  mouth  against  the  heav'ns 

in  their  blasphemous  talk; 
And  their  reproachinir  tongue  throughout 
tlie  earth  at  large  doth  walk. 
■     His  people  oftentimes  for  this 
biok  back  and  turn  about; 
Si!h  waters  of  so  full  a  cup 
to  these  are  poured  out : 


134  PSALM  LXXIII. 

XI  And  thus  they  say,  How  can  it  be 
that  God  these  things  doth  know  ? 
Or,  can  there  in  the  hi«r!if'st  he 
knowledge  of  things  below  1 

12  Behold,  these  are  the  wicked  ones, 

yet  prosper  at  their  will 
In  worldly  tilings;  they  do  increase 
in  wealth  and  riches  still. 

13  I,  verily,  have  done  in  vain 

my  heart  to  pnrify ; 
To  no  eff'cct  in  innocence 
waslied  my  liands  have  I. 

14  For  daily,  and  all  day  throughout, 

great  plagues  1  sutt'er'd  have ; 
Yea,  ev'ry  morning  I  of  new 
did  chastisement  receive. 

15  If  in  tills  manner  foolishly 

to  speak  I  would  intc!<d, 
Thy  children's  generation, 
behold,  I  should  offend. 

16  When  I  this  thought  to  know,  it  was 

too  hard  a  thing  for  me ; 

17  Till  to  God's  sanclu'ry  I  went: 

then  I  their  end  did  see. 

18  Assuredly  thou  didst  them  set 

a  sHpp'Vy  place  wyiou; 
Them  suddenly  thou  castcdst  down 
into  destruction. 

19  How  in  a  moment  suddenly 

to  ruin  brought  are  lliny  I 

With  feat  ful  terrors  utterly 

they  are  concum'd  away. 


PSALM  LXXin.  135 

20  Ev'ulike  unto  a  dream,  when  one 

from  sleeping  doth  ari«  ; 
So  tliou,  O  Lord,  when  thou  awa(;'st, 
Iheir  image  shalt  despise. 

21  Thus  grieved  was  my  heart  in  mo, 

and  me  my  reins  opjirest. 

22  So  rude  was  I,  and  ignorant, 

and  in  thy  sight  a  beast. 

23  Nevertheless,  continually, 

0  Lord,  I  am  with  Usee : 

Thou  dost  me  hold  by  my  right  hand, 
and  still  uphoidest  ine. 

24  Thou,  wiih  thy  counsel,  while  1  iiva 

wilt  me  conduct  and  guide  ; 
And  to  thy  glory  afterward 
receive  me  to  abide 

25  Whom  have  I  in  the  heavens  high 

but  thee,  O  Lord,  alone  1 
And  in  the  earth  wJiom  I  desire 
besides  thee,  tliere  is  none. 

26  My  flesh  and  heart  doth  faint  and  fai. 

but  God  doth  fail  me  never : 
For  of  my  lieart  God  is  the  strength, 
and  portion  for  ever. 

27  For,  lo,  they  that  are  far  from  thee 

for  ever  perish  shall : 
Them  that  a  whoring  from  thee  go, 
thou  hast  destroyed  all. 

28  But  surely  it  is  good  for  me 

that  I  draw  near  to  God  : 
In  God  I  trust,  that  all  thy  vvorka 

1  may  declare  abroad. 


m         ?sal:>!:  l::x:v 

PSALM  74. 

OGOD,  whj'  hast  Ihou  cast  us  off? 
is  it  for  eveiiuore'? 
Against  thy  pasture-sheep  why  dutli 
thine  anger  smoke  so  sore  I 

2  O  call  to  thy  renienibrance 

thy  congregation, 
W)u"ch  thou  hast  purchased  of  old  ; 

still  think  the  same  upon : 
The  rod  of  thine  inheritance, 

which  thou  redeemed  hast, 
This  Zion  hill,  wherein  thou  hadst 

thy  dwelling  in  times  past. 

3  To  these  long  desolations 

thy  feet  lift,  do  not  tarry ; 
For  all  the  ills  thy  foes  have  done 
within  thy  sanctuary. 

4  Amidst  thy  congregations 

tliine  enemies  do  roar: 
Their  ensigns  they  set  up  for  signs 
of  triumph  thee  before. 

5  A  man  was  famous,  and  was  had 

in  estimation, 
According  as  he  lifted  up 
his  axe  thick  trees  upon : 

6  But  all  at  once  with  axes  now 

and  hammers  they  go  to. 
And  down  the  carved  work  thereof 
tlioy  break,  and  quite  undo. 

7  They'fired  have  tiiy  sanctuary, 

and  have  defil'd  the  same. 
By  casting  down  unto  the  groimd 
the  placo  where  dwelt  tiiy  name. 


PSALM  LXXIV.  137 

8  Thus  said  they  in  their  liearts,  Let  us 

destroy  tiiein  out  of  Imnd  : 
They  burnt  up  all  the  synagogues 
of  God  within  tlie  land. 

9  Our  signs  we  do  not  now  beliold ; 

there  is  not  us  among 
A  prophet  more,  nor  any  one 
that  knows  the  time  how  long. 

10  How  long,  Lord,  shall  the  enemy 

thus  in  reproacli  exclaim  ? 
And  shall  the  adversaiy  tluis 
always  blaspheme  thy  nan;o  ? 

11  Thy  hand,  ev'n  thy  rigJit  haml  (ifmij.fit, 

why  dost  thou  thus  draw  back  1 
O  from  thy  bosom  jiluck  it  oui, 
for  our  deliv' ranee  sake. 

12  For  certainly  God  is  my  king, 

ev'n  from  the  times  of  old  ; 
Working  in  midst  of  all  the  earth 
salvation  manifold. 

13  The  sea,  by  thy  great  pow'r  to  part 

asunder  thou  didst  make ; 
And  ihou  the  dragons'  heads,  O  Lord, 
within  the  waters  brake. 

14  The  leviathan's  head  thou  brak'st 

in  pieces,  and  didst  give 

Him  to  be  meat  unto  the  folk 

in  wilderness  tli;it  live. 

15  TIkui  ilav'si  Ilie  four.lain  and  the  Rood, 

which  did  with  streams  aV.oui  d  : 
Thou  dri'dst  the  niiglity  waters  up 
unto  the  very  ground. 

16  Thine  only  is  the  day,  O  Lord, 

thmc  also  is  the  night ; 
S 


138  PSALM  LXXV. 

And  thou  alone  prepared  hast 
the  sun  and  sJiining  light. 

17  By  thee  the  borders  of  tlie  earth 

were  settled  every  wiiere  : 
The  summer  and  the  winter  both 
by  tJiee  created  were. 

18  That  tir  pnemv  reproached  hath, 

O  keep  if  in  r.'c.rd; 
And  th;ir  tlic  tnoij^li  people  have 
blasjiiirni'd  thy  name,  O  Lord. 

19  Unto  the  nniltitude  do  not 

thy  turtle's  soul  deliver  ; 
The  congregation  of  thy  poor 
do  not  forget  for  ever. 

20  Unto  thy  cov'nant  liave  respect; 

for  earth's  dark  places  be 
Full  of  the  habitations 
of  horrid  cruelty. 

21  O  let  not  those  that  be  oppress'd 

return  again  with  slianie : 
Let  those  that  poor  and  needy  are 
give  praise  unto  thy  name. 

92  Do  thou,  O  God,  arise  and  plead 
the  cause  that  is  thine  own : 
Remember  how  thnu  art  reproacli'd 
still  by  the  foolish  one. 
23  Do  not  forset  the  voice  of  those 
That  are  thine  enemies: 
Of  those  tiie  tuinult  ever  grows 
that  do  against  thee  rise. 

PSALM  75. 

TO  thee,  O  God,  do  we  give  tliauks, 
we  do  give  thanks  to  thee : 


PSALM  LXXVI.  139 

Eerause  tliy  wondrous  works  tlrclare 
thy  great  name  near  to  be. 

2  I  purpose,  when  I  shall  receive 

the  congregation, 
That  I  shall  judgment  uprightly 
render  to  ev'ry  one. 

3  Dissolved  is  the  land  with  all 

that  in  the  same  do  dwell ; 
But  I  the  pillars  thereof  do 
bear  up,  and  'stablish  well. 

4  I  to  the  foolish  people  said, 

Do  not  deal  foolishly  ; 
And,  unto  those  that  wicked  are, 
Lift  not  your  horn  on  high  : 

5  Lift  not  your  horn  on  hish,  nor  sp^ak 

with  stubborn  neck.     But  know 

6  That  n.ot  from  east,  nor  v.est,  nor  south 

promotion  doth  flow. 

7  But  God  is  judge;  he  jiuts  down  one. 

and  seisanoiher  up.  ' 

8  For  in  the  hand  of  God  most  high 

of  red  wine  is  a  cup : 

'Tis  full  of  mixture,  he  pours  forth, 

and  nuikes  the  wicked  all 
Wring  out  the  hitter  <iregs  thereof; 

yea,  and  they  drin.k  them  shall. 

9  But  [  for  ever  will  declare, 

I  .Jacob':*  God  will  praise. 

10  Ail  horns  of  lewd  men  I'll  cut  ofl'; 

but  just  men's  liorns  will  raise. 

PSALM  76. 

IX  .Tudali's  land  God  is  we!!  known  : 
his  name's  in  ].>r'el  great. 


!40  PSALM  LXXVI. 

2  la  Palem  Is  his  tabernacle, 

in  Zion  is  his  seat. 

3  There  arrows  of  tlie  bow  he  brake, 

tlie  shield,  the  sword,  the  war. 

4  More  glorious  tliou  than  hihs  of  prey, 

more  excellent  art  far. 

5  Those  that  were  stout  of  heart  are  spoil'd, 

tiiey  slept  their  sleep  ouiriiiiii ; 
And  none  of  those  their  hands  did  fnid 

that  were  the  men  of  niiiiiil. 
C  When  thy  rebuke,  O  Jacob's  God, 

had  forth  against  tiieni  past, 
Their  horses  and  tlieir  chariots  both 

were  in  a  dead  sleep  cast. 

7  Thou*  Lord,  ev'n  thou  art  he  that  sliould 

be  fear'd  ;  and  who  is  he 
That  may  stand  up  before  thy  sight, 
if  once  thou  aiuiry  b(;  ? 

8  From  heav'n   tllou  judgment  caus'd   be 

heard  ; 
the  earih  was  still  with  fear, 

9  When  God  to  judgment  rose,  tO  save 

all  meek  on  earth  that  were._ 

10  Surely  the  very  wrath  of  man 

unto  thy  praise  redounds: 
Thou  to  the  remnant  of  his  wrath 
wilt  set  restrahiiiiE;  bounds. 

11  Vow  to  the  Lord  your  God,  and  pay: 

all  ye  that  ni'arhiin  be. 
Bring  gifts  and  prej^ents  unto  him  ; 
for  to  be  fear'd  is  he. 

12  By  him  the  sp'rits  shall  be  cut  off 

of  those  tiiat  prmc<j&  uie: 


PSALM  LXXVII.  141 

Unto  the  kinji.s  that  are  on  earth 
Jie  fearful  doth  appear. 

PSALM  77. 

UXTO  the  Ijord  I  with  my  voice, 
I  iiiifo  God  did  ciy, 
Ev'n  Willi  my  voice  ;  and  unto  me 
his  ear  he  did  apply. 

2  I  ill  my  trouble  sought  t^e  Lord ; 

my  sore  by  night  did  run, 
A  lid' ceased  notT  my  grieved  soul 
did  consolation  slum. 

3  I  to  remembrance  God  did  call, 

yet  trouble  did  remain  ; 
And  overwlu-lm'd  my  spirit  was,  , ' 
whilst  I  did  sore  complahi. 

4  Mine  eyes,  debarr'd  from  rest  and  sleep 

thou  makest  siiii  to  wake : 
My  trouble  is  so  great,  that  I 
"unable  am  to  speak. 

5  The  days  of  old  to  mind  I  call'd, 

and  oft  did  think  upon 
The  times  and  aires  that  are  past 
full  many  years  agovie. 

6  By  ni2;ht  my  song  I  call  to  m.ind, 

and  commune  with  my  heart; 
My  sp'rit  did  carefully  inquire 
how  1  might  ease  my  smart. 

7  For  ever  will  the  Lord  cast  off, 

and  gracious  be  no  in, re  1 

8  For  ever  is  his  mercy  gone? 

fails  his  word  evprm^"-'"? 

y  U'l  true,  that  to  be  gracious 

the  Lord  forgotten  liath  1 


^  PSALM  LXXVn. 

And  tnat  his  tender  mercies  lie 
liatJi  shut  up  in  his  wrath? 

10  Then  did  I  say,  That  surely  this 

is  mine  infirmity: 
I'll  mind  the  years  of  the  right  hand 
of  him  that  is  most  High 

11  Yea,  I  rememl)er  will  the  works 

performed  hy  the  Lord  : 
Tiie  wonders  doi.o  ^.  Ai  "^y  thee 
I  surely  will  record. 

12  I  also  will  of  all  thy  works 

my  meditation  make ; 
And  of  t!iy  doinss  to  discourse 
ijreat  pl(  asiire  I  will  !;ike. 

13  OG.kI,  l!iy  wny  mo.^t  holy  is 

within  thy  sanctuary  ; 
And  what  God  is  so  great  in  pow'r 
as  is  our  God  most  high  7 

14  Thou  art  the  God  that  wonders  do'st 

hy  thy  rlglit  hand  most  strong: 
Thy  mighty  pow'r  thou  hast  declar'd 
the  nations  among. 

15  To  tliine  own  peojjle  with  thine  arm 

thou  d.idst  redemption  hring; 
To  Jacob's  sons,  and  to  the  tribes 
f)f  Joseph  that  do  spring. 
IG  The  waters,  Lord,  perceived  thee, 
the  waters  saw  Hire  well : 
And  the\-  fur  tVar  a--i<l.'  did  flee; 
tlie  deplhs  on  tr;  luhliim  fell. 
J7  Tlie  clouds  in  waw  rs  ibiJh  were  pour'd. 
sound  londly  did  the  ,-ky  ; 
And  swiftly  thron^jh  Hie  world  abroad 
tliine  arrows  licrce  did  fly 


PSALM  LXXVIII.  143 

18  Thy  thunder's  voice  alongst  the  heav'n 

a  mighty  noise  did  make: 
By  lightnings  ligiiten'd  was  the  worUI; 
th'  earth  tremble  did  and  shake. 

19  Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  in 

the  waters  great  thy  path, 
Yet  are  thy  footsteps  hid,  6  Lord  ; 
none  knowledge  thereof  hath. 

20  Thy  people  thou  didst  safely  lead, 

like  to  a  flock  of  sheep  ; 
By  Moses'  hand,  and  Aaron's,  thou 
didst  them  conduct  and  keep. 

PSALM  78. 

ATTEXD,  my  peop]^  to  my  law  ; 
thereto  give  thou  an  ear : 
The  words  that  from  my  mouth  proceed, 
attentively  do  hear. 

2  My  mouth  shall  speak  a  parable, 

and  sayings  dark  of  old  ; 

3  The    same    wliich  we  have  heard  an«l 

known, 
and  us  our  fathers  told. 

4  We  also  will  them  not  conceal 

from  their  posterity ; 
Them  to  the  generation 

to  come  declare  will  we  : 
The  praises  of  the  Lord  our  God, 

and  his  almighty  strength, 
The  wondrous  works  that  he  Itath  done 

we  will  show  forth  at  length. 

5  His  testimony  and  his  law 

in  Isi'el  he  did  place, 


]44  PSALM  LXXVIII. 

And  cliarg'd  our  fatiicrs  it  to  show 

to  their  .succcc'diiij;  race  ; 
C  TJiat  so  tlK'  rare  wJiich  va^-  to  come 

inislit  well  tl.eiii  It  am.  and  know; 
And  sons  unborn,  who  should  arise, 

might  to  tlieir  sons  them  show  : 

7  That  tliey  miglit  set  tiieir  hope  in  God, 

and  suffer  not  to  fall 
His  mi<j;hTy  works  out  of  their  inir.d, 
but  keep  his  precepts  all : 

8  And  niii:!i!  not,  like  their  fathers,  be 

a  Si  ill'  relpidlioiis  race; 
A  race  not  right  in  lieart;  with  God 
whose  sp'rit  not  steadfast  was. 

9  T!ie  sons  of  Ephraim,  who  nor  bows 

nor  other  arms  did  lack. 
When  as  the  dty  of  battle  was, 
they  faintly  turned  back. 

10  They  brake  God's  cov'nant,  and  refus'c 

in  his  commands  to  i;o  : 

11  His  works  and  wonders  they  forgot, 

which  he  to  them  did  sliow. 

12  Thini'sii'.nrvcl'oi'.s  lie  brouglit  topa.ss 

IlK'ir  fathers  them  beiield, 
Within  the  land  of  Kpypt  done, 
yea,  e\''n  in  Zoan.'s  lield. 

13  By  him  divided  was  tUe  sea, 

he  caus'd  them  throujih  to  pass; 
And  made  the  waleis  so  bo  siaiid, 
as  like  an  heap  it  was. 

14  With  cloud  by  day,  with  liuhl  of  fire 

all  night,  he  did  them  guide. 

15  In  desert  rocks  he  clave,  and  drink, 

as  from  great  deptiis,  suiipiiod. 


PSALM  LXXVIII.  145 

16  He  from  the  rock  bro't  streamy,  like  fioocls 

made  waters  to  run  doAvn. 

17  Yet  sinning  more,  in  desert  lliey 

provok'd  the  highest  One. 

18  For  in  their  lienrt  they  ten!])tcd  Godj 

and  speaking  v-iih  mistrust, 
They  greedily  did  meat  require 
to"satisfy  their  lust. 

19  Against  the  Lord  himself  they  spake; 

and,  murmuring,  said  Urns, 
A  table  in  the  wilderness 
can  God  prepare  for  us  1 

20  Behold,  he  smote  the  rock,  and  thence 

came  streams  and  waters  great ; 
But  can  he  give  his  people  bresul  ? 
and  send  them  flesh  to  eat  1 

21  The  Lord  did  hear,  and  waxed  wrntli , 

so  kindled  was  a  flame 
'Gainst  Jacob,  and  'gainst  Israel 
up  indignation  came. 

22  For  they  believ'd  not  God,  nor  trust 

in  hissalvation  had: 

23  Thoujrh  clouds  above  he  did  connnand, 

and  heav'n's  doors  open  made; 

24  And  manna  rain'd  on  them,  and  gave 

them  corn  of  heav'n  to  eat. 

25  Man  angels'  food  did  eat ;  to  them 

he  to  the  full  sent  n:eat. 

26  And  in  the  heaven  he  did  cause 

an  eastern  wind  to  blow  ; 
And  by  bis  power  lie  let  out 

the  southern  wind  to  go.  ^ 

27  Then  flesh  as  thick  as  dust  he  made 

to  rain  down  them  among  ; 


46  rSALSI  LXXVTII. 

And  fcather'd  fowls,  like  ;is  the  sand 

which  litjlli  liie  shore  alcmg. 
23  At  liis  comr.ianu  amidst  tlicir  camp 

these  show'rs  of  tiesh  d  )wn  fell, 
All  round  about  the  tabernacles 

and  tents  where  they  did  dwell. 

29  So  did  tli*'v  eat  abuiidantly, 

and  had  of  meat  tiicir  ti!  ; 
For  he  did  sjive  to  thein  wiiat  was 
tJieir  own  d.-'r^ire  and  will. 

30  TiKjy  fioin  t'lcii-  lii-t  '•ad  fmr  estrang'd 

their  h-nri  and  their  di-i'e  ; 
But  while  The  meat  was  in  their  mouths, 
which  they  did  so  require, 

31  God's  wratli  u|>on  them  came,  and  slew 

'  the  fattest  of  thsm  all ; 
So  that  the  choice  of  Israel, 
o'erthrovvo  by  death,  did  fall. 

3'2  Yet,  notwithstanding  of  ail  this, 
they  siiuied  still  the  more  ; 
And  Iho'  he  had  great  wonders  wrought, 
believ'd  iiini  not  UKM-efore. 
3:5  Wherefore  Ihcir  days  in  vanity 
he  did  consume  ar.d  wasle: 
Aiid  by  )iis  wrath  their  wretched  years 
away  in  trouble  past. 

34  But  wlipu  h<'  sli'w  them,  then  they  did 

to  s'^ek  him  show  desire  ; 
Yea,  they  retnni'd,  and  after  God 
ri'iht  early  did  innuire. 

35  And  tiiat  the  Lord  I'lad  been  their  Rock 

they  did  remember  then  ; 
Ev'n  tliat  the  hi<.'h  almighty  God 
had  ilieir  Redeemer  been. 


PSALM  LXXVin.  Ml 

36  Yet  with  tlieir  month  theyflattei'd  hiiu, 

and  spake  but  feigiiedly  : 
And  they  unto  the  God  of  truth 
with  their  false  tongues  did  iie. 

37  For  tliough  their  words  were  good,  their 

heart 
witli  liini  was  not  sincere: 
Unsteadt'ast  and  perfidious 
they  in  his  cov'nant  were. 

38  But,  full  of  pity,  he  forgave 

their  sin,  tlieni  did  not  slay  , 
Nor  stirr'd  up  all  his  wrath,  but  oft 
his  anger  turn'd  away. 

39  For  thaf  they  were  bat  fading  flesh 

to  mind  they  did  recall : 
A  wind  that  passeth  soon  away, 
and  not  returns  at  all. 

40  IIow  often  did  tliey  him  provoke 

within  the  wilderness ! 
And  in  the  desert  did  him  grieve 
with  their  rebelliousness  ! 

41  Yea,  turning  back,  they  tempted  God, 

and  limits  set  upon 
Him,  who  in  the  midst  of  Isr'el  is 
the  only  holy  One. 

42  Tliey  did  not  call  to  mind  his  pnw'r, 

nor  yet  the  day  when  he 
Deliver'd  them  out  of  the  hand 
of  their  fierce  enemy. 

43  Nor  how  great  signs  in  Egypt  land 

he  openly  had  wrought ; 
What  miracles  in  Zoaii's  field 
his  hand  to  pass  had  brought. 

44  How  lakes  and  rivers  ev'ry  where 

he  turned  into  blood ; 


148  PSALM  LXXVLTI. 

So  that  no  man  nor  beast  could  drink 
of  standing  lake  or  flood. 

45  Ho  brouglit  among  them  swarms  of  fiie-?, 

wiiicli  did  them  sore  annoy  ; 
And  divers  ivinds  of  filthy  frogs 
he  sent  them  to  destroy. 

46  He  to  the  caterpillar  gave 

the  fruits  of  all  their  soil : 
Thijiir  labours  he  deliver'd  up 
unto  the  locusts'  spoil. 

47  Their  vines  with  hail,  their  sycamores, 

he  with  the  frost  did  blast. 

48  Their  beasts  to  hail  he  gave,  their  Hocks 

hot  thunderbolts  did  waste. 

49  Fierce  burning  wrath  he  on  them  cast, 

and  indignation  strong, 
And  troubles  sore,  by  sending  forth 
ill  auiiels  them  among. 

50  He  to  his  wrath  made  way,  their  soul 

from  death  he  did  not  save  ; 
But  over  to  the  pestilence 
the  lives  of  them  he  gave. 

51  In  Egypt  land  the  first-born  all 

he  smote  down  ev'ry  where  ; 
Among  the  tents  of  Ham,  ev'n  those 
cliief  of  their  strensrth  that  were. 

52  But  his  own  peo])!e,  like  to  sheep, 

thence  to  go  forih  he  made; 

And  he,  amidst  the  wilderness, 

them,  as  a  flock,  did  lead. 

53  And  he  them  safely  on  did  lead, 

so  that  they  did  not  fear: 
Whereas  their  en'mies  by  the  sea 
quite  overwhelmed  were. 


PSALM  LXXVIII.  149 

54  To  borders  of  his  sanctuary 

the  Lord  his  people  led, 
Ev'n  to  the  mount  which  his  right  hand 
for  them  had  purchased. 

55  The  nations  of  Canaan, 

l)v  liis  Almighty  hand, 
Before  their  face  he  did  expel 

out  of  their  native  land  ; 
Which  for  inheritance  to  them, 

bv  line  he  did  divide, 
And  made  the  tribes  of  Israel 

within  their  tents  abide. 

56  Yet  God  most  high  tliey  did  provoke; 

and  tempted  ever  still : 
And  to  observe  his  testimonies 
did  not  incline  tiieir  will : 

57  r>u1,  like  their  fathers,  turned  back, 

and  dealt  unfaithfully ; 
Aside  they  turned,  like  a  bow 
that  shoots  deceitfully. 

58  For  they  to  anger  did  provoke 

him  with  their  places  high  ; 
And  with  their  graven  images 
n.iov'd  him  to  jealousy. 

59  When  God  heard  this  he  waxed  wroth, 

and  much  loath'd  Isr'el  then  : 

60  So  Shiloh's  tent  he  left,  the  tent 

which  he  had  plac'd  with  men 

61  And  he  his  strength  delivered 

into  captivity. 
He  left  his  glory  in  the  hand 
of  his  proud  enemy. 

62  His  people  also  he  gave  o'er 

unto  the  sword'e  fierce  rage ; 


150  PSALM  LXXVIir. 

So  sore  Jiis  vvrntli  inflamed  was 
af:;aiiist  his  heritage. 

6:{  Tile  fire  consuiii'd  their  choice  j-oini? 
men  ; 
tlicir  i;i:iii'.^  no  niarriajre  Iiad. 
C-I  Aiuluiicn  ilicir  |incsis  IVII  by  the  SAVOid, 

their  \vi\r;>  tio  uiouniiiiij;  made. 
65  ]'.!!ttlu'ii  ihcl-ord  an.so,  as  one 
that  dolli  from  r^lrcp  ;i\vakr  ; 
And  hke  a  siaiit  tliat,  by  wine' 
refresh'd,  a  slioul  doth  malve. 
60  Upon  his  enemy's  hinder  parts 
he  made  his  stroke  to  fall ; 
And  so  upon  them  he  did  put 
a  shame  perpetual. 
17  Moreover  hv  the  tnbernacle 

of  .}o>r|,!i  ,\\i\  p.liis,.  ; 

Tlie  mi'jlry  trihcs  of  I'^pliraim 
lie  woiiM  in  no  wi.sc  choose: 

68  But  he  did  eboose  .Tchiidali's  tribe 

to  be  thi-  r('<t  aliovc  ; 
Au(\  of  mount  Sinn  Jie  made  clioice, 
which  lie  so  much  did  love. 

69  And  he  his  sanctuary  built 

like  to  a  palace  hiiih, 
Like  to  the  earth  which  he  did  foniul 
to  perpetuity. 

70  Of  David,  that  his  servant  was 

he  also  choice  did  make  ; 
And  even  from  the  f'okls  of  slieep 
was  pleased  him  to  take. 
11  From  waisiim  on  the  ewes  with  voung, 
he  liioiiirht  him  forth  to  feed 
Israel,  his  inheritance, 
his  people,  Jacob's  seed. 


PSALM  LXXIX.  151 

72  So  after  the  integrity 

lie  of  his  heart^then  fed ; 
And  by  tlie  good  skill  of  his  hands, 
tliem  wisely  governed. 

PSALM   79. 

OfiOD,  the  heathen  enter'd  have 
thine  heritage;  by  them 
Detil'd  is  thy  house  :  on  heaps 
they  laid  Jerusalem. 

2  The  bodies  of  thy  servants  they 

have  cast  forth  to  be  meat 
To  rav'nous  fowls :  thy  dear  saints'  flesh, 
they  gave  to  beasts  to  eat. 

3  Their  blood  about  Jerusalem 

like  water  they  have  shed ; 
And  there  was  none  to  burv  them 
when  tliey  were  slain  aiul  dead. 

4  Unto  our  neighbours  a  reproach 

most  base  become  are  we  , 
A  scorn  and  laughing-stock  to  them 
that  round  about  ns  be. 

5  How  long,  Lord,  shall  thine  anger  last? 

wilt  thou  still  keep  the  same  ? 
And  shall  thy  fervent  jealousy 
burn  like  unto  a  flame? 

6  On  heathens  pour  thy  fury  forth, 

that  have  thee  never  knov/n, 
And  on  those  kinsdoms  whicli-thy  name 

have  never  call'd  upon. 
For  tTiese  are  they  who  Jacob  have 

devoured  crueliy; 
And  they  his  habitation 

have  caused  waste  to  lie. 
8  Against  us  mind  not  tormer  sins: 

thy  tender  mertJes  show ; 


152  PSALM  LXXX. 

Let  thom  prevent  us  speedily ; 
for  we're  brougJU  very  low. 

9  For  thy  name's  glory  help  us,  Lord, 

who  hast  our  Saviour  been  : 
Deliver  us ;  for  thy  name's  sake 
O  purge  away  our  sin. 

10  Wliv  say  the  heathen,  Where  's  tlieij 

God'l 
let  liim  to  them  be  known. 
When  those  who  shed  tJiy  servants'  blood 
are  in  our  sight  overthrown. 

IJ  O  let  the  pris'ners'  sighs  ascend 
before  thy  sight  on  liit:h  ; 
Preserve  those  in  thy  niiL^ity  pow'r 
that  are  desiirn'd  to  die: 

12  And  to  our  neigliboiu-'s  bosom  cause 

it  sev'u-fold  render'd  be, 
Ev'n  tiie  reproach  wherewith  tiieyliav«, 
O  Lord,  reproached  thee. 

13  So  we  thy  folk,  and  pasture-sheep, 

shall  give  thee  thanks  always  ; 
And  unto  generations  all 
we  will  show  forth  thy  praise. 

PSALM   80. 

HEAR,  Isr'el's  Shepherd,  like  a  flock 
tlioii  that  dost  Joseph  auide ; 
Shine  forth,  O  thou  tliat  dost  between 
the  cherubims  abide. 

2  In  Ephraim's  and  Benjamin's, 

and  in  Manasseh's  sight, 
O  come  for  our  salvation, 
stir  up  thy  strength  and  miglit. 

3  Turn  us  again,  O  liord  our  God, 

and  upon  us  vouchsafe 


PSALM  LXXX.  153 

To  make  thy  countenance  to  shine, 
and  so  we  shall  be  safe. 

4  O  Lord  of  hosts,  ahnigiity  God,, 

how  long  shall  kindled  be 
Thy  wralh  against  the  prayer  made 
by  thine  own  folk  to  thee  7 

5  Thou  tears  of  sorrow  giv'st  to  them 

instead  of  bread  to  eat ; 
Yea,  tears  instead  of  drink  thou  giv'st 
to  tlieni  in  measure  great. 

6  Thou  niakest  us  a  strife  unto 

our  neighbours  round  about ; 
Our  enenues  among  themselves 
at  us  do  laugh  and  flout. 

7  Turn  us  again,  O  Godfff  hosts, 

and  upon  us  vouchsafe 
To  make  thy  countenance  to  shine, 
and  so  we  shall  be  safe. 

8  A  vine  from  Egypt  brought  thou  h;ist 

by  thine  outstretched  hand  : 
And  thou  the  heathen  out  didst  cast, 
to  plant  it  in  tlieir  land. 

9  Before  it  thou  a  room  didst  make 

where  it  might  grow  and^tand  ; 
"     Thou  causedst  it  deep  root  to  take, 
and  it  did  fill  the  land. 

10  The  mountains  veil'd  were  with  its  s'lade 

as  with  a  covering  ; 
Like  goodly  cedars  were  the  bouglts 
which  out  from  it  did  spring. 

11  Upon  the  one  liand  to  the  sea 

her  bouglis  she  did  out  send  ; 
On  th'  other  side  unto  the  flood 
her  brandies  did  extend. 
U 


154  PSALM  LXXXI. 

12  Why  hast  thou  then  thus  broken  down 

and  ta'on  Jier  hedge  away  ; 

So  that  all  passengers  do  pluck, 

and  make  of  lier  a  prey  7 

13  The  boar,  who  from  the  forest  comes 

doth  waste  it  at  his  pleasure  ; 
The  wild  beast  of  the  held  also 
devours  it  out  of  measure. 

14  O  God  of  hosts,  we  tiiee  beseech, 

return  thou  unto  tliiue  ; 
Look  down  fioiu  lieav'n  in  love,  behold, 
and  visit  this  ihy  vine  ; 

15  This  vineyard,  whic'ifhineown  right  hand 

lias  planted  us  among, 
And  that  saiMB  branch  which  for  thyself 
thou  hast  made  to  be  strong. 

16  Burnt  up  it  is  with  flaming  fue, 

it  also  is  cut  down: 
They  utterly  aie  [lerishcd 

when  as  thy  face  doth  frown. 

17  O  let  thy  hand  be  still  upon 

the  man  of  thy  rinht  hand. 
The  Sou  of  man,  whom  for  thyself 
thou  niadest  strong  to  stand. 

18  So  henci^iuth  we  will  not  go  back, 

nor  turn  from  thee  at  all : 

O  do  thou  quicken  us,  and  we 

upon  thy  name  will  call. 

19  Turn  us  asain,  Tvord  (^od  of  hosts 

and  upon  u--  \(i\!cli  ale 
To  make  thy  countciiarco  to  shine, 
and  so  we  shall  be  safe. 

PSALM   81. 

SING  loud  to  God  oiu'  strength:  with  toy 
to  Jacob's  God  do  sing. 


PSALM  LXXXI.  155 

2  Take  up  a  psalm,  the  pleasant  harp, 

tinibiel  ar.d  psaltery  bring. 

3  Blow  trumpets  at  new-moon,  what  day 

our  feast  appomted  is: 

4  For  charge  to  Isr'el,  and  a  law 

of  Jacob's  God  was  this. 

5  To  Joseph  this  a  testimony 

he  made,  when  Egypt  land 
He  travell'd  through,  where  speech  I  '.leard 
I  did  not  understand. 

6  His  shoulder  I  from  burdens  took ; 

his  hands  from  pots  did  free. 

7  Thou  didst  in  trouble  on  me  call, 

and  I  deliver' d  thee  : 

In  secret  place  of  thundering 

I  did  thee  answer  make  ; 
And  at  the  streams  of  Meribah 

of  thee  a  proof  did  take. 

8  O  thou,  my  people  give  an  ear, 

I  '11  testify  to  thee; 
To  thee,  O  Isr'el,  if  thou  wilt 
but  hearken  unto  me. 

9  In  midst  of  thee  there  shall  not  be 

any  strange  god  at  all ; 
Nor  unto  any  god  unknown 
thou  bowing  down  shalt  fall, 

10  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  did 

from  Egypt  land  thee  guide: 
I'll  fill  thy  "mouth  abundantly, 
do  thou  it  open  wide. 

11  But  yet  my  people  to  my  voice 

would  not  attentive  be ; 
And  ev'n  my  chosen  Israel 
he  would  have  none  of  me. 


156  PSALM  LXXXn. 

<2  So  to  the  lust  of  their  own  hearts 
I  them  delivered ; 
AJid  then  in  counsels  of  their  own 
they  vainl}^  wandered. 

13  O  tli.it  my  people  had  me  heard, 

isr'el  my  ways  had  cliose! 

14  I  had  their  en'mies  soon  subdu'd, 

my  hand  turn'd  on  their  foes. 

15  Tiie  haters  of  the  Lord  to  him 

sulimission  should  have  feign'd: 
But  as  for  them,  their  time  should  have 
for  evermore  remain'd. 

IG  lie  should  have  also  fed  them  with 
the  tiiiest  of  tlie  wlieat ; 
Of  honey  from  tlie  rock,  thy  fill 
I  sliouid  have  made  tliee  eat. 

PSALM  82. 

fN  gods'  assembly  God  doth  stand  ; 
lie  jiidKeth  gods  among. 

2  How  long,  accepting  persons  vile, 

will  ye  give  judgment  wrong? 

3  Defend  the  poor  ai)d  fallierless; 

to  poor  oppress'd  do  right 

4  The  poor  and  needy  ones  set  free; 

rid  them  from  ill  men's  might. 

5  They  know  not,  nor  will  understand; 

in  darkness  they  walk  on  : 

All  tlie  foundations  of  the  earth 

out  of  their  couise  are  gone. 

6  I  said  that  ye  are  gods,  and  are 

sons  of  the  Highest  all : 

7  But  ye  shall  die  li'ke  men,  and  aa 

one  of  the  princes  fall. 


PSALM  LXXXm.  157 

8  O  (lod,  do  thou  raise  up  thyself, 
the  earth  to  judgment  call : 
For  thou,  as  thine  inheritance, 
shall  take  the  natio?is  all. 

PSALM   83. 

KEEP  not,  O  God,  we  thee  entreat, 
O  keep  not  silence  now  : 
no  thou  not  hold  thy  peace,  O  God, 
and  still,  no  more  be  thou. 

2  For,  lo,  thine  enemies  a  noise 

tnnuiltuously  have  made ; 
And  they  that  "haters  are  of  thee 
have  lifted  up  the  head. 

3  Against  thy  chosen  jteople  they 

do  crafty  counsel  take  ; 
And  they  against  thy  hidden  ones 
do  consultations  make: 

4  Come,  let  us  cut  them  off,  said  they, 

from  being  a  nation  ; 
That  the  name  of  Isr'el  may 
no  more  be  mention. 

5  For  with  joint  heart,  they  plot  in  league, 

apainst  thee  they  combine. 

G  The  tents  of  Edoin,  Ishm''elites ; 

I\!oab's  and  Hagar's  line  ; 

7  Cth;'l.  and  Amnion, ^maiek, 

Philistines,  those  of  Tyru  ; 

8  And  Assur  join'd  wilh  them:  to  help 

Lot's  chiklicn  they  conspire. 

9  Ho  to  them  as  to  Midian, 

Jabin  at  Klson  strand, 
JO  And  Sis'ra;  which  at  Endoi  fell, 

as  dung  to  fat  the  land. 
11  Like  Oreb,  and  like  Zecb,  make 

their  noble  men  lo  fall: 


15&  PSALM  LXXXIV. 

Like  Zeba,  and  Zalmunna  like, 
make  thou  their  princes  all ; 

12  Who  said,  for  our  possession 

let  us  God's  ht)uses  take. 

13  My  God  them  like  a  vviieel,  as  chaff 

before  the  wind,  them  make. 

14  As  fire  consumes  the  wood,  as  flame 

doth  mountai.ns  set  on  fire  ; 

15  Chase  and  atfrifjht  them  with  the  storm 

and  tempest  of  thine  ire. 

16  Their  faces  fill  with  shame,  O  Lord, 

that  they  may  seek  thy  name. 

17  Let  them  confounded  be,  and  vex'd, 

and  perish  in  their  shame  : 

18  Tiiat  men  may  know  that  thou,  to  whom 

alone  doth  appertain 
The  name  JFJHOVAH,  dost  most  high 
o'er  all  the  earth  remain. 

PSALM   84. 

HOW  lovely  is  thy  dwelling-place, 
O  Lord  of  hosts,  to  me  ! 
lihe  tabernacles  of  thy  grace 
how  pleasant.  Lord,  they  be ! 

2  My  tliirsty  soul  longs  -veh'mently, 

yea,  faints  thy  courts  to  see  : 
My  very  heart  andBfiesh  cry  out, 
O  living  God,  for  thee. 

3  Behold,  the  sparrow  findeth  out 

an  house  wherein  to  rest ; 
The  swallow  also  for  herself 

hath  purchased  a  nest ; 
Ev'n  thine  own  altars,  where  she  safe 

her  young  ones  forth  in  ay  biing, 
O  thou  almighty  I^ord  of  hosts, 

who  art  my  God  and  King. 


psal:\i  lxxxv  159 

4  Bless'd  are  they  in  thy  house  that  dwell; 

they  ever  give  thee  praise. 

5  Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  strengtli  thou  ail, 

in  whose  heart  are  thy  ways  ; 

6  Who  passing  through  Baca's  vale, 

therein  do  dig  np  wells; 
Also  the  rain  that  falleth  down 
the  pools  with  water  tills. 

7  So  thev  from  strength  vmweaiied  go  , 

still  "forward  unto  strength, 
Until  in  Sion  they  appear 
before  the  Lord  at  length. 

8  Lord  God  of  ho<is,  my  prayer  hear; 

O  Jacob's  God,  give  ear. 

9  See,  God,  our  Sliield,  look  on  the  face 

of  thine  Anointed  dear. 

10  For  in  thy  courts  one  day  excels 

a  thousand  ;  rather  in 
My  God's  house  will  I  keep  a  door, 
than  dwell  in  tents  of  sin. 

11  For  God  the  Lord's  a  sun  and  shield 

he  '11  grace  and  glory  give: 
And  will  withhold  no  good  from  them 
that  uprightly  do  live. 

12  O  thou  that  art  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

that  man  is  truly  blest, 

Who,  by  assured  confidence, 

en  thee  alone  doth  rest. 

PSALM  85. 

OLORD,  thou  hast  been  favourable 
to  thy  beloved  land; 
Jacob's  captivity  thou  hast 
recall'd  with  mighty  hand. 
12  Thou  pardoned  Ihy  people  hast 
all  tlieir  iniquities  j 


160  PSALM  LXXXVI. 

Tliou  all  their  trespasses  and  sins 
Jiusi  cuver'd  from  thine  eyes. 

3  Thou  took'st  of  all  thine  ire,  ami  isini'dst 

from  thy  wrath's  furiouyii!  :ss. 

4  Turn  us,  God  of  our  liealtli,  and  cause 

thy  wrath  'gainst  us  to  ceatt-. 

5  Sliali  thy  displeasure  thus  endure 

aL'ainst  us  without  end  1 

Will  thou  to  generations  all 

thine  anger  forth  extend  ? 

6  Tiial  in  thee  may  thy  people  joy, 

wilt  thou  not  us  revive  1 

7  Show  us  thy  mercy,  t,ord,  to  us 

do  tlij'  salvation  give. 

8  I  'II  liear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak: 

to  his  folk  he  '11  speak  peace,  i 

And  to  his  saials  ;  hut  let  them  not  j 
return  to  foolishness. 

9  To  tliem  that  fear  iiini,  surely  near  | 

is  iiiw  salvation  :  i 

Tiia!  liloiv  i;i  our  land  may  have 
her  li;i'iiUUiiiii. 

10  Truth  met  with  mercy,  rigliteousness 

ami  praci'  kiss'd  nmtuaJly  :  [ness 

11  Truili  s|)ii:i!;s  from  earth,  and  riglileous-' 

looks  (I  nvn  from  heaven  hiL'li. 

12  Yea,  \\liar  is  good  tlie  Lord  shall  give; 

our  l;;;i(l  shall  yield  increase, 

13  Jusiicr,  to  set  us  in  his  steps, 

siiali  go  brif(ire  his  face. 


o 


PSALM   86. 
T;OR  D,  do  thou  bow  down  thine  ear, 
and  hi'ar  me  L'raciously  ; 
EecausR  [  sore  afilicted  am, 
and  am  in  poverty. 


PSALM  LXXXVI.  161 

2  Because  I  'iii  holy,  let  my  soul 

by  thee  preserved  be : 
O  tliou  my  God,  thy  servant  save 
that  puts  his  trust  in  thee. 

3  Sitli  unto  thee  1  daily  cry, 

be  merciful  to  me. 

4  Rejoice  thy  servant's  soul ;  for,  Lord, 

I  lift  my  soul  to  thee. 

5  For  thou  art  gracious,  O  Lord, 

and  ready  to  forgive ; 
And  rich  in  mercy,  all  that  call 
upon  thee  to  relieve. 
0  Hear,  Lord,  my  gray'r  ;  unto  the  voice 
of  my  request  attend: 

7  In  troublous  times  1  'il  call  on  thee; 

for  thou  wilt  answer  send. 

8  Lord,  tlierd  is  none  among  the  gods 

that  may  with  thee  compare  : 
And  like  the  works  which  thou  hast  done 
not  any  work  is  there. 

9  All  nations  whom  thou  mad'st  shall  come 

and  worship  rev'rently 
Before  thy  face  ;  and  they,  O  Lord 
thy  name  shall  glorify. 

10  Because  thou  artexceeding  great, 

and  works  by  thee  are  done 
Which  are  to  be  admir'd  ;  and  thou 
art  God  thyself  alone. 

11  Teach  n-.e  thy  way,  and  in  thy  truth, 

O  Lord,  then  walk  will  I : 
Unite  my  heart,  that  I  thy  name 
may  fear  continually. 

12  O  Lord  my  God,  witli  all  m.y  heart 

to  tlice  I  will  give  praise ; 
X 


162  PSALM  Lxxxvn. 

And  I  the  glory  will  a?cribe 
unto  thy  name  always : 

13  Because  thy  mercy  toward  me 

in  greatness  doth  excel ; 
And  thou  deliver'd  hast  my  sou! 
out  from  the  lowest  hell. 

14  O  God,  the  proud  against  me  rise  ; 

and  vi'lent  men  liave  met, 
That  for  my  soul  have  sought;  and  thee 
before  them  have  not  set^ 

15  But  thou  art  full  of  pity,  Lord, 

a  God  most  gracious ; 
Long-sutferiugand  in  thy  truth 
and  mercy  plenleous. 

16  O  turn  to  me  thy  countenance, 

and  mercy  on  me  have :  * 
Thy  servants  strengthen,  and  the  son 
of  thine  own  handmaid  save. 

17  Show  me  a  sign  for  good  :  tliat  they 

wliich  do  me  hate  may  see, 
And  be  asham'd  ;  because  thou,  Lord, 
didst  help  and  comfort  me. 

PSALM  87. 

UPON  the  lulls  of  holiness 
he  his  foundation  sets. 

2  God  tnon-  than  Jacob's  dwellings  all 

dfliL'iiiw  i'l  Sion's  gates. 

3  Tl)in.rs  .'lovJiMis  are  said  of  tliee, 

thi)u  cit>;  of  the  Lord. 

4  Rahiih  and  Babel,  1,  to  those 

that  know  me,  will  record  : 
Behold  ev'n  Tyrus,  and  with  it 
the  land  of  Paleyiine, 


PSALM  LXXXVIII.  163 

And  likewise  Ethiopia : 
tliis  uian  was  born  therein. 

5  And  it  of  Sion  shall  be  said, 

tills  man  and  that  man  there 
Was  bora ;  and  lie  that  is  most  Hii-h 
himself  sliall  'slablish  her. 

6  Wlien  God  the  people  writes,  he'll  cciml 

that  th.is  man  born  was  tliere. 

7  There  be  that  sing  and  play  ;  and  all 

my  well-springs  in  thte  are. 

PSALM   88. 

LORD  God,  my  Saviour,  day  and  iiiglit 
before  thee  cried  have  I. 

2  Before  thee  let  my  prayer  come  ; 

give  ear  unto  my  cry. 

3  For  troubles  great  do  fill  my  soul ; 

my  life  draws  nigh  the  grave. 

4  I'm  counted  with  those  that  go  down 

to  pit:  and  no  strength  have. 

5  Ev'n  free  among  the  dead,  like  tliem 

that  slain  in  grave  do  lie  ; 
Cut  otf  from  thy  iiand,  whom  no  more 
thou  hast  in  memoiy. 

6  Thou  hast  me  laid  in  lowest  pit, 

in  deeps  and  darksome  caves. 

7  Thy  wrath  lays  hard  on  me,  thou  hast 

me  press'd  with  all  thy  waves. 

8  Thou  hast  put  far  from  me  my  friejida 

thou  mad'st  tliem  to  abhor  me; 
And  I  am  so  shut  up,  that  I 
find  no  evasion  for  me. 

9  By  reason  of  alii  id  ion 

mine  eve  mourns  dolefully : 
To  thee.  Lord,  do  I  call,  and  sU-etch 
my  hands  continually 


164  PSALM  LXXXIX. 

10  Wilt  thou  sliow  wonders  to  the  (lend? 

shall  they  rise,  and  tiiee  bleeps? 

11  Shall  in  the  grave  thy  love  he  told? 

in  death  thy  faiihfi"ilne:5s? 

12  Shall  thyffreat  woikIlts  in  the  dark, 

or  shall  tliy  riL'lUfMinsDcss 
Be  known  to  iiny  in  llic  land 
of  deep  forgett'Lilness  7 

13  But,  Lord,  to  thee  I  cried  ;  my  pray'r 

at  morn  prevent  sliall  thee. 

14  Why,  Lord,  dost  thou  cast  otf  my  soul, 

and  hid'st  tliy  face  from  me  ? 

15  Distress'd  am  I,  and  from  my  youth 

I  ready  am  to  die; 
Thy  terrors  I  have  borne,  and  am 
distracted  fearfully. 

16  The  dreadful  fierceness  of  thy  wrath 

quite  over  me  doth  co  : 
Thy  terrors  ^oeat  have  cut  me  off, 
ihey  did  pursue  me  so. 

17  For  round  about  me  ev'ry  day, 

like  water  they  did  roll ; 

And,  gathering  together,  they 

have  compassed  my  soul. 

18  My  friends  thou  hast  put  far  from  me, 

and  him  that  did  me  love  ; 
And  those  that  mine  acquaintance  were 
to  darkness  didst  remove. 

PSALM   89. 

GOD'S  mercies  I  will  ever  sing; 
and  with  my  mouth  I  shall 
Thy  faithfulness  make  to  be  known 
to  generations  all. 
3  For  mercy  shall  be  built,  said  I, 
forever  to  endure. 


PSALM  LXXXrX.  1G5 

Thy  faitlifiilnes:?,  ev'n  in  the  heav'ns, 
thou  wiJt  establish  sure. 

3  I  with  my  chosen  One  have  ma<lo 

a  covenant  gracionsly : 
And  to  my  servant,  whom  I  IotM, 
to  David  sworn  have  I :     ^ 

4  That  I  tiiy  seed  establish  shall 

for  ever  to  remain  ; 
And  will  to  jrenerations  all 
thy  throne  build  and  maintain. 

5  The  praises  of  thy  wonders,  Loid,. 

the  heavens  shall  express: 
And  in  the  con-jrcgation 
of  saints,  thy  failiifiilness. 

6  For  who  in  lieaven  with  the  Lord 

may  once  himself  compare  7 
Who  is  like  Cod  anions  the  sons 
of  those  that  mighty  are  ? 

7  Great  fear  in  meeting  of  the  saints 

is  due  unto  the  Lord ; 
And  he  of  all  about  him  should 
with  reverence  be  ador'd. 

8  O  thou  that  art  the  Lord  of  Iiosts, 

what  Lord  in  mightiness 
Is  like  to  thee  1  who  compass'd  round 
art  with  thy  faithfulness. 

9  Ev'n  in  the  raging  of  the  sea 

thou  over  it  dost  reign ; 
And  when  the  waves  thereof  do  swell, 
thou  stillest  them  again. 

10  Rahab  in  pieces  thou  didst  break, 

like  one  that  slaughter'd  is  ; 
And  with  thy  mighty  arm  thou  hn^ 
djspers'd  thine  eneirrie^. 


166  PSALM  LXXXIX. 

^  11  The  hcav'ns  are  tliiiie,  thou  for  thine  own 
tlie  earlh  dost  also  take; 
Tlie  WO)  Id,  aTid  fuinoKS  of  the  same, 
thy  pow'r  did  found  and  make;. 

12  The  north  and  south  from  thee  alone 

tlieir  firsr  bejrinniup  had: 
Botli  Tabor  mount  aiul  Ilermon  liijl 
shall  in  thy  name  be  glad. 

13  Thou  liast  an  arm  that's  full  of  now'r, 

thy  liand  is  ureaf  in  miijlit ; 
And  !hy  lisht  hand  exceedingly 
exaiied  is  in  height. 

14  Jiisticf  aiiii  ji;d2ment  of  thy  tlirone 

ail'  ni;i:!f  ihc  (iu-clHiiLr-piace  : 
Mcrrv,  ar.oi:!p:i,ii.'(i  witli  tluUl, 
sliall  ;'(»  Ih:1\,vc  iiiy  taer. 

15  O  lotariy  t)!i '.-s'd  th(^  people  are 

th"  jnyriil  soiHid  tliat  know; 
In  hri^hiuess  of  thy  lace,  O  Lord, 

they  ever  on  sliall  {jo. 
IG  Tiiey  hi  tliy  name  siiall  all  the  day 

rojoice  e.xccediufily ; 
And  in  thy  righteousisess  shall  tliey 

exalted  be  on  high. 

17  Because  the  glory  of  their  strength 

dofh  only  stand  in  thee ; 
And  in  thy  favour  sl'all  our  horn 
and  pow'r  exalted  be. 

18  For  God  is  our  defence ;  and  he 

to  us  doth  safely  bring : 
TJie  holy  One  of  Israel 
is  our  almighty  King. 

19  In  vision  to  thy  holy  One 

thoit  said'st,  I  help  upoa 


PSALM  LXXXIX.  167 

A  etroi\2  one  laid ;  out  of  the  folk 
I  rais'd  a  chosen  one. 

20  Ev'n  David,  1  liave  found  him  out 

a  servant  unto  me ; 
And  with  my  iioly  nil,  my  king 
anointed  him  to  be. 

21  With  whom  my  hand  shall  'stablish'd  ba 

mine  arm  shall  make  him  strong. 

22  On  him  the  foe  shall  ncrt  exact, 

nor  son  of  mischief  wron^. 

23  I  will  beat  down  before  his  face 

ail  his  malicious  foes  : 
I  will  them  greatly  plague  who  do 
with  hatred  him  oppose. 

24  My  mercy  and  my  faithfulness 

with  him  yet  still  shall  be; 
And  in  my  name  his  horn  and  pow'r 
men  shall  exalted  see. 

25  His  hand  and  power  sliall  reach  alar, 

I'll  set  it  in  the  sea ; 
And  his  right  hand  established 

shall  in  tlie  rivers  be. 
2G  Thou  art  my  Father^  he  shall  cry, 

thou  art  my  God  alone  ; 
And  he  shall  say,  Thou  art  the  Eock 

of  my  salvation. 

27  I'll  make  him  n)y  first-born,  more  high 

than  kings  of  any  land. 

28  My  love  I"ll  ever  keep  for  him, 

my  cov'nant  fast  shall  stand. 

20  Ilis  seed  I  by  my  pow'r  will  make 
for  ever  to  endure ; 
And,  as  the  days  of  heav'n,  his  throne 
shall  stable  be  and  bure. 


168  PSALM  LXXXIX. 

30  But  if  Ills  cliildren  shall  forsake 

my  laws,  and  ^o  astiaj',  , 

And  ill  my  jiidtjmeiits  f^hall  not  walk, 
but  wander  from  my  way : 

31  If  they  my  laws  break,  and  do  not 

keep  my  commandements ; 

32  I'll  visit  then  their  iaiilts  witli  rods, 

tlieir  sins  wiili  chasiisciuenls. 

33  Yet  I  '11  not  lake  my  love  from  him, 

nor  false  my  promise  make. 

34  My  cov'naiit  I'll  not  break,  nor  change 

what  with  my  mouth  I  spake. 

35  Once  by  my  holiness  I  suare, 

to  David  I'll  not  lie: 
3(5  His  seed  and  tlirone  shall,  as  the  sun, 

beCoii;  nil'  last  for  ay. 
'37  It,  lilv<-  tlic  liKidii,  siia'll  ever  be 

esrubiish'd  stcadliistly ; 
And  like  to  that  which  in  the  heav'n 

doth  witness  faithfully. 

38  But  thou,  displeased,  hast  cast  off, 

thou  didst  abhor  and  loathe: 

With  him  that  thine  anointed  is 

thou  liasl  been  very  wroth. 

39  Thou  hast  thy  servant's  covenant 

made  void,  and  quite  cast  by  ; 
Thou  hast  profan'd  liis  crown,  while  it 
cast  on  the  ground  doth  lie. 

40  Thou  all  his  hedues  hast  broke  down, 

his  stroii'j;  holds  down  hast  torn. 

41  He  to  all  passers-by  a  spoil ; 

to  neiuliboius  is  a  scorn. 

42  Thou  hast  set  up  his  foes'  right  hand, 

niad'st  all  his  en'mics  glad : 


PSALM  LXXXIX.  iG9 

43  Tuni'd   his  sword's  edge,  and  Iiim   lo 

stand 
in  battle  hast  not  made. 

44  His  glory  thou  liast  made  to  crasf, 

his  thione  to  ground  down  t;ist : 

45  Shorten'd  hisdaj's  of  youth,  and  liini 

with  shame  thou  cover'd  has^t. 

46  How  long,  Lord,  wilt  thou  hide  ihyseU 

for  ever,  in  thine  ire  1 

And  shall  thine  indignation 

burn  like  unto  a  fire? 

47  Remember,  Lord,  how  sliort  a  time 

I  shall  on  earth  remain  : 
O  wherefore  is  it  so  that  tliou 
hast  made  all  men  in  vain  ? 

48  Wiiat  man  is  he  that  livelli  here 

and  death  shall  never  see  1 
Or  from  the  jiower  of  ihc  grave 
what  man  iiis  soul  shall  free  ? 

49  Thy  former  loving-kindnesses, 

O  Lord,  where  be  they  ikjw  ? 
These  which  in  truth  and  faithfuhiess 
to  David  sworn  hast  thou  ? 

50  Mind,  Lord,  thy  servant's  sad  reproach; 

how  I  in  bosom  bear 
The  scornings  of  the  people  all, 
who  strong  and  mighty  are  : 

51  Wherewith  thy  raging  enemies 

H'proacli'd,  O  Lord,  tliirk  on  ; 
\Vli(  leu'illi  liiey  have  reprouch'd  the  steps 
of  thine  anointed  One. 

52  All  blessings  to  the  Lord  oui  God 

let  be  ascribed  then  ; 
For  evermore  so  let  it  be. 
Ameii,  yea,  and  Aiuen. 


170  PSALM  XC. 

PSALM  90. 

LORD,tliou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place 
ill  L'iiiicratidiis  iill. 

2  lii't'nvv  tJiou  (Mcr  liailst  Inoupht  forth 

thi'  iU')uniain-:  m-cat  or  small ; 
Tie  I'v-r  llin!!  liailst  ihrmW  tliu  earth, 

■,v.u[  all  :lip  W(nl(!  ahn.ad  : 
Ev'ii  tlioii  tVoin  i.'\vriaslii;g  art 

to  cvcilasiiag  God. 

3  Thou  dost  unto  destrnction 

mail  lliat  is  mortal  turn  ; 
Ami  unto  thiMU  thou  say'st  again, 
Yc!  soils  of  men,  r(Hurn. 

4  Because  a  thousand  yoars  appear 

no  nioni  Ijefore  thy  siaiit 
Tiiaii  yestf  rday,  when  it  is  past, 
or  than  a  watch  by  niglit. 

5  As  with  an  overflowing  tiood 

thou  carviest  them  away  ; 
They  like  a  sleep  are :  like  the  grass 
that  L'row^  at  morn  are  they. 

6  At  mom  it  tl'unishes  and  crows, 

cut  down  al  cv'n  dotli  fade. 

7  For  by  thine  anger  we're  coiisum'd, 

thy  wrath  makes  us  afraid. 

P  Our  sins,  thou,  and  iniquities, 
dost  in  th\'  pvc^ciice  place, 
And  sett's!  our  secret  faults  before 

the  brightness  of  thy  face. 
For  in  tliine  auger  all  our  days 

do  pass  on  to  an  end ; 
And  as  a  taie  that  hath  been  lc!d, 
so  we  our  years  do  spend. 


PSALM  XC.  ]  71 

10  Threescore  aiid  ten  years  do  siim  up 

our  days  and  years,  we  see  ; 
Or  if,  by  reason  of  more  streiigtii, 

in  some  fourscore  iliey  be : 
Yet  dotli  the  strength  of  such  old  men 

but  grief  and  labour  prove  ; 
For  it  is  soon  cut  ofl"  aiid  we 

fly  hence,  and  soon  remove. 

11  VV'iio  knows  tl'.e  power  of  thy  wraili  ? 

according  to  thy  fear 
1-2  So  is  thy  wrath.    Lord,  teach  tiio.i  i;s 
our  end  in  mind  to  bear; 
And  so  to  count  cur  days  that  we 

our  hearts  may  stiil  a[)piy   ' 
To  learn  thy  wisdom  aiid  ihy  truth, 
that  we  may  live  thereby. 
],3  Turn  yet  apain  to  us,  O  Lord, 
how" Ions  tlius  sliail-it  be? 
Let  it  repent  thee  now,  for  tliose 
that  servants  are  to  thee. 
14  O  with  thy  tend(u-  mercies,  Loid, 
us  early  satisfy ; 
So  we  rejoice  shal!  all  our  days, 
and  still  be  jrlad  iu  thee, 
l.'j  According  as  the  days  l.ave  been, 
wherein  we^rief  liave  )iad, 
And  years  wherein  we  ill  liave  seen, 
so  do  tlioii  make  ns  glad. 
IC  O  let  thy  work  and  pow'r  appear 
thj'  servants'  face  befo'  e  ; 
And  show  unto  their  children  dear 
thy  glory  evermore. 
17  And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord 
our  God  be  us  upon: 
Our  handy  wf»rks  establish  thou, 
establish  theui  each  one. 


112  PSALM  XCI. 

PSALM   91. 

HE  tiint.  (lotli  in  the  secret  plare 
of  the  .Most  Hiffh  reside, 
ljii(l<r  tlip  shade  of  liiin.that  is 

th'  All. iiL^hiv,  shall  abide. 

2  f  of  th,'  I.oid  ;.iy  <^od  will  say, 

lie  is  my  ri'fiiL'p  sijji ; 
lit!  is  iiiy  (ortti-^s,  and  rny  God; 
and  in  him  trust  1  wilL 

3  Assuredly  he  shall  thee  save, 

and  Hive  doliverance 
From  siihtil,-  fowler's  snare,  and  from 
the  noi-oioe  pestilence. 

4  n,s  fi'athiTs  shall  thee  hide;  thy  trust, 

\!iid('r  his  \vi:;-s  shall  be: 
}1isfnitl.nilM(.^~;Hhall  be  a  shield 
and  r)ii(i<liM-  unto  thee. 

5  Thou  Shalt  not  need  to  be  afraid 

for  terrors  of  the  night, 
Nor  for  the  arrow  that  doth  fly 
by  day  while  it  is  ligJit: 

6  Nor  for  tiic  pestilence,  that  walks 

ill  darkness  secretly ; 
Nor  for  destruction,  "that  doth  waste 
at  noon-day  openly. 

7  A  thousand  at  thy  side  shall  fall, 

on  thy  riL-hf  hand  tiiall  lie 
Ten  thou.-aud  dead  ;  yet  unto  tliee 
it  shall  not  once  conle  nisrh. 

8  Only  thou  with  thine  eyes  shalt  look 

and  a  beholder  be; 
And  th.ou  therein  the  just  reward 
of  wicked  men  ahall  see. 


PSALM  XCri.  1 73 

9  Bornuse  the  Lord,  who  constantly 

my  refuae  is  alone, 
Ev'i'i  the  Most  Higli,  is  made  by  thee 
tliy  liabiiatinn: 

10  Nn"pla^">ie  sliall  near  thy  dwelling  coii:e, 

no  illshail  tliee  bpfall. 

11  For  tliee  to  keep  in  all  thy  ways 

his  angels  charge  lie  sliall. 

12  They  in  their  hand  shall  bear  thee  up, 

still  waiting  thee  upon  ; 
I^est  thou  at  any  time  should'st  da^h 
thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

13  Tpon  the  adder  thou  shall  tread, 

and  on  the  lion  strong  ; 
Thy  feet  on  dragons  trample  shall, 
and  on  tiie  lions  young. 

14  Because  on  me  he  set  his  love, 

I'll  s.ive  and  set  him  free ; 
Because  my  great  name  he  liath  known, 
I  will  him  set  on  high. 

15  He'll  call  on  me,  I'll  answer  him  ; 

1  will  be  wiih  Jiiiu  siiH 

In  trouble,  to  diiliver  him ; 

and  honour  hhn  I  will. 

16  With  length  of  days  mito  his  mind, 

I  will  him  satisfy ; 
I  also  my  salvation 
will  cause  his  eyes  to  see 

PSALM  92. 
rr^O  render  thanks  unto  the  Lord 
X    it  is  a  comely  thing. 
And  to  thy  name,  O  thou  Most  High, 
due  praise  aloud  to  sing: 
2  Thy  loving-kindness  lo  ihaw  forth 
when  shines  the  morning  light ; 


174  PSALM  XCII. 

And  to  declare  thy  faitlifulness 
with  pleasure  ev'ry  riigiit. 

3  On  a  teii-strina;ed  instrument, 

upon  tlie  jisaltery; 
Ai\d  on  tiie  liarp  '.\  ith  solemn  sound 
and  urave  s;u'<xH  melody. 

4  For  thou,  Lord,  liy  thy  mighty  works, 

hast  made  my  heart  riglit  glad  ; 
And  I  will  triiunph  in  the  works 
whicii  by  thine  hands  were  made. 

5  How  great,  Lord,  are  thy  works!  eai 

thought 
of  thine  a  deep  it  is. 

6  A  brutish  man  it  knoweth  not ; 

fools  understand  not  ih\^. 
i  When  those  that  lewd  and  wicked  are 

spring  quickly  up  like  grass, 
And  workers  of  iniquity 

do  flourish  all  apace ; 
It  is  that  they  for  ever  may 

destroyed  be  and  slain  : 

8  Hut  thoii,  O  Lord,  art,the  Most  Higli, 

lor  ever  to  remain. 

9  For,  lo,  thine  enemies,  O  Lord, 

thine  en'mies  perish  shall ; 
The  workers  of  iniquity 
shall  be  dispersed  all. 

10  But  thou  Shalt,  like  unto  the  horn 

of  th'  unicorn,  exaJt 
My  horn  on  liiijli :  thou  with  fresh  oil 
anoint  me  also  slialt. 

11  Mine  eye  shall  also  my  desire 

see  on  mine  enemies  ; 
Mine  ears  shall  of  the  wicked  hear, 
Uiat  do  against  me  lise. 


PSALM  XCIII.  175 

12  But,  lrt:e  the  palm-tree,  flonrisliiiig 

shall  be  the  righteous  one  : 
He  sliail  like  to  the  cedar  grow 
that  is  ill  Lebanon. 

13  Those  that  v.-ithin  the  house  of  God 

are  planterl  by  his  grace, 
The.v  sliai!  grow  uj)  and  flourish  all 
in  ouf  God's  holy  place. 

14  And  in  old  a^e,  when  others  fade, 

they  fruit  still  forth  shall  brin-i ; 
They  shall  be  fat,  and  full  of  sap, 
and  ay  be  flourishing. 

15  To  show  that  upright  is  the  Lord: 

he  is  a  rock  to  me ; 
And  he  from  all  unrighteousness 
is  altogether  free. 

PSALM   93 

THE  Lord  doth  reign,  and  cloth'd  is  he 
with  majesty  most  bright : 
His  works  do  show  him  cloih'd  to  be 

and  girt  about  with  mit'lit : 
The  world  is  also  'stablished, 
that  it  cannot  depart. 

2  Thy  throne  is  fix'd  of  old,  and  iliou 

from  everlasting  art. 

3  The  floods,  O  Lord,  liave  lifted  up, 

they  lifted  up  their  voice ; 
The  fio(^,ds  have  lifted  up  their  waves 
and  made  a  mighty  noise. 

4  But  yet  the  Lord,  that  is  on  high, 

is  more  of  might  by  far 
Tlian  noise  of  many  waters  is, 
or  great  sea-billows  are. 

5  Thy  testimonies  ev'ry  one 

in  faithfuhiesa  excel ; 


176  PSALM  XCIV, 

And  holiness  for  ever,  Lord, 
tliiiie  house  becoineth  well. 
PSALM   94. 

OLORD  God,  unto  whom  alone 
all  veniieancc  dnili  Ipcloni;; 
Oniiglity  God,  who  \T'n^(  ;ince  own'st, 
shine  forth,  aventiuiii  \^•rung. 

2  Li     up  thyself,  thou  of  llie  earth 

the  sov'reij,'n  Judge  that  art ; 
And  unto  those  that  are  so  proud 
a  due  reward  impart. 

3  How  long,  O  mighty  God,  sliall  tliey 

who  lewd  and  wicked  ]i'.\ 
How  long  shall  they  w!io  wicked  are, 
tlius  triuni])li  liangiuily  ? 

4  How  long  siuill  ihiniis  niost  hard  by  them 

he  uttered  i'lid  tc^ld  ? 
And  all  that  work  ini(]iiity 
to  l)oasr  themselves  he  hold? 

5  Tliy  folk  tliey  hrcak  in  pieces.  Lord, 

C  Tlie  widow  tiiey  and  stranger  slay, 
and  kiil  the  fatherless. 

7  Yet  say  they,  God  it  shall  not  see  ; 

nor  God  of  Jacob  know. 

8  Ye  biutish  people  !  understand : 

fools  !  when  wise  will  ye  grow  ? 

9  Tlie  Lord  did  plant  the  ear  of  man, 

and  hear  then  shall  not  he  ? 
He  only  forra'd  the  eye,  and  then 
shall  he  not  clearly  see? 

10  He  that  the  nations  doth  correct, 

shall  he  not  chastise  you  1 
He  knowledae  uhIo  man  dorh  teach, 
and  shall  himself  not  know  ? 


PSALM  XCIV.  177 

11  Man's  thoughts  to  be  but  vanity 

the  Lord  dotli  well  discern. 

12  Bless'd  is  thenian  tiioii  chast' nest,  Lord, 

and  nialv'st  thy  law  to  learn : 

13  That  thou  niay'stgivehim  rest  from  days 

of  sad  adversity, 
Until  the  pit  be  di^'si'd  for  those 
that  work  iniquity. 

14  For  sure  the  Lord  will  not  cast  off 

those  that  liis  people  he, 

Neitlier  his  own  inheritance 

quit  and  forsake  wii)  he. 

15  Bui  judgment  unto  righteousness 

sliail  yet  return  again; 
And  all  shall  follow"  after  it 
that  are  right-hearted  men. 

16  Who  will  rise  up  for  me  against 

those  that  do  v.  Ickedly  1 
Who  will  stand  up  for  me  'gainst  tliose 
that  work  iniquity  7 

17  Unless  the  Lord  had  been  my  lu'lp 

when  I  was  sore  opprest, 
Almost  my  soul  had  in  the  house 
of  silence  been  at  rest. 

18  Wlien  I  had  uttered  tliis  word, 

my  foot  doth  slip  away ; 
Thy  mercy  held  me  up,  O  Lord, 
thy  gftodness  did  me  stay. 

19  Amidst  the  nmltitude  of  thoughts 

which  in  my  heart  do  fight. 
My  soul,  lest  it  be  overcharg'd, 
thy  comforts  do  delight. 

S20  Shall  of  iniquitj'  the  throne 
have  fellowship  with  thee 


178  PSALM  XCV. 

Wliicli  niiscliief,  cunningly  contriv'd, 
(loth  by  ;i  law  drcv^e.i 

21  Ai:aiii:<t  iht;  riLiitcoiis  souls  tlif!}'  join, 

tlit'V  guiiLlo.<s  biudd  condemn. 

22  Bui  of  my  lei'uge  God's  the  rock, 

and  my  defence  from  them. 

23  On  them  their  own  iniquity 

tJie  Lord  .-^liail  bring  and  lay, 
And  cut  them  off  in  their  own  sin  ; 
our  Lord  God  shall  them  slay. 

PSALM   95. 

0C0:ME,  let  us  sing  to  the  Lord ; 
come,  let  us  ev'ry  one, 
A  joyful  noise  make  to  tlie  Rock 
of  our  salvation. 

2  Let  us  before  his  presence  come 

with  praise  and  thankful  voice; 
Let  us  sing  psalms  to  him  with  grace, 
and  nsake  a  joyful  noise. 

3  For  God,  a  great  God,  and  great  King 

above  all  ijods  he  is. 

4  Depths  of  the  earth  are  in  hisliand; 

the  strength  of  hills  Twhis. 

5  To  him  tiie  s]tacious  sea  belongs, 

for  he  the  same  did  make  ; 
The  dry  laiid  also  fVoja  his  hand 
its  form  at  first  did  take. 

6  O  come,  and  h.'t  us  \^'ors!iip  'lim, 

let  us  bow  do\v>i  wiihal ; 
And  on  our  knees  betore  the  Lord 
our  Maker  let  us  fall. 

7  For  he's  our  God  ;  the  people  we 

of  liis  own  jiastuve  aic, 


PSALM  XCVI.  179 

And  of  his  hand  the  gheep:  to-day 
if  ye  {lis  voice  will  hear, 

8  Then  harden  not  your  heaits,  as  in 

the  proviication, 
As  in  the  desert,  on  the  day 
of  the  lenipta?ion  ; 

9  Wlieii  meyovir fathers tempt'dandprov'i!, 

and  did  my  working  see. 

10  Ev'n  for  the  space  of  forty  years 

tills  race  haih  grieved  me  ; 
I  said,  This  people  errs  in  heart, 
my  ways  they  do  not  know  : 

11  To  whom  I  sware  in  wrath,  that  to 

my  rest  they  should  not  go. 

PSALM   96. 

OSING  a  new  song  to  the  Lord  ; 
sing  all  the  earlli  to  God. 

2  To  God  sing,  hless  his  name  ;  show  still 

his  saving  health  abroad. 

3  Among  the  heathen  nations 

his  glory  do  declare  : 
And  unto  "all  the  peojile  show 
his  works  tliat  wondious  are. 

4  For  great's  the  Lord,  and  greatly  he 

is  to  be  magnified  ; 
Yea.  worthy  to  he  fear'd  is  lie 
above  all  gods  ber^ide. 

5  For  all  the  gods  are  idols  dumb, 

which  hlimied  nations  fear; 
But  our  God  is  the  Lord,  by  whom 
the  heav'ns  created  were. 

6  Great  honour  is  before  his  face, 

and  majesty  divine: 
Strength  is  within  liis  holy  place, 
and  iher,"  doth  beauty  shine. 


180  PSALM  XCVIl. 

7  Do  ye  ascribe  unto  tlie  Lord, 

of  people  ev'ry  trihe, 
Glory  do  ye  unto  the  Loid, 
aiid  iniglHy  jjow'r  ascribe. 

8  Give  ye  the  glory  to  the  Lord 

tliat  to  his  name  is  due: 
Come  ye  into  his  courts,  and  bring 
an  offerinE  with  you. 

9  [n  beauty  of  Iris  holiness, 

O  do  the  Lord  adore  ; 
Likewise  let  all  the  earth  throughout 
tremble  his  face  before. 

10  Among  the  heathen  say,  God  reigns ; 

the  world  shall  steadfastly 
Be  fix'd  from  movino; ;  he  shall  judge 
the  people  righteously 

11  Let  heav'ns  be  glad  brtfore  the  Lord, 

and  let  the  earth  rejoice  ; 
Let  seas,  and  all  that  is  tlierein, 
cry  out,  and  make  a  noise. 

12  Let  fields  rejoice,  and  ev'ry  thing 

that  springcth  of  the  earth  ; 
Then  woods  ar.d  ev'ry  tree  shall  sing 
with  gladness  and  with  mirth, 

13  Before  the  Lord  ;  because  he  comes, 

to  judge  the  earth  comes  he ; 
He'll  judge  the  world  with  righteousness, 
the  people  faithfully. 

PSALM  97. 

GOD  reigneth,  let  the  earth  be  glad, 
and  isles  rejoice  each  one. 

2  Dark  clouds  him  compass ;  ar-d  in  right 

with  judgment  dwells  his  throne. 

3  Fire  goes  before  him,  and  his  foes 

it  burns  up  round  about. 


PSALM  XCVII.  181 

4  His  lightnings  lighten  did  tlie  world ; 

earth  saw  and  shook  tlironghoul. 

5  Hills  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord, 

like  wax  did  melt  away  ; 
Ev'n  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord 
of  all  the  earth,  I  say. 

6  The  heav'ns  declare  his  right'ousness, 

all  men  his  glory  see. 

7  All  who  serve  graven  images, 

confounded  let  them  be ; 
Who  do  of  idols  boast  tliomselves, 

let  shame  upon  them  fail: 
Ye  that  are  called  gods,  see  that 

ve  do  him  worship  all. 

8  Zion  did  hear,  and  joyful  was, 

Slad  Jiidali's  daiisihters  were  ; 
Tliey  nnich  rejoic'd,  O  T-urd,  because 
thy  judgments  did  appear. 

9  For  tlinu,  O  Lord,  art  liigh  above 

all  things  on  eartli  that  are  ; 
Above  all  other  gods  tliou  art 
exalted  very  far. 

10  Hate  ill,  aU  ye  that  love  the  Lord  ; 

his  saints'  souls  keepeth  he : 
And  from  the  liaTids  of  wicked  men 
he  sets  them  safe  and  free. 

11  For  all  those  that  be  righteous 

sown  is  a  joyful  light, 
And  gladness  sown  is  for  all  those 
that  are  in  heart  upright. 

12  Ye  riirhleous,  in  the  liOrd  rejoice ; 

express  your  thankfulness, 
When  ye  into  your  memory 
do  call  his  holiness. 


182        PSALMS  XCVIII.  XCIX. 

PSALM   98. 

OSING  a  new  ikhir  to  the  Lord, 
for  wondois  he  liath  done  ; 
His  lis^lit  hand  umI  IjIs  lioly  arm 
liini  victory  liaiJi  won.  ^ 

2  Tlie  Lord  God  liis  sn.ivntion 

ha'h  caused  to  be  known  ; 
His  justice  in  tlie  heathen's  siglit 
he  openly  hath  shown. 

3  ITe  mindful  of  his  iiiace  and  truth 

to  Isr'el's  hnw.-e  IkiIIi  Ii.m'U  ; 
And  the  salvalinn  of  oiii  iiod 
all  ends  of  rh'  earth  have  seen. 

4  Let  all  the  earth  unto  the  Lord 

send  forlh  a  joyful  noise  ; 
Lift  up  your  voice  aloud  to  him, 
sing  praises,  and  rejoice. 

5  With    harp,  with    harp,   and   voice    of 

psalms, 
unto  .lEHOVAH  sing: 

6  With  trumpets,  cornets,  gladly  sound 

before  the  I^ord  the  King. 

7  Let  seas  and  all  their  fuhicss  roar, 

the  world,  and  dwellers  there  : 

8  Let  floods  clap  hands,  and  let  the  Iffl.s 

together  joy  declare, 

9  Hcfore  the  Lord  ;  because  he  comes, 

to  judge  the  earth  comes  he  ; 
He'll  judge  the  world  with  righteousi)e«.-i: . 
Ids  folk  with  equity. 

PSALM  99. 

TFI'  eternal  Lord  doth  reign  as  King; 
let  all  tlie  people  quake: 


PSALM  C.  183 

Ho  sits  between  the  clierubims, 
let  th'  earth  be  ir.ov'd  and  .sliake. 

2  T!ie  Lord  in  Zioii  great  and  high 

above  all  people  is: 

3  Tliy  great  and  dreadfiil  name  (for  it 

is  lioly)  let  them  bless. 

4  The  King's  strength  also  judgmert  loves; 

thou  settlest  eq'.iitj' : 
Just  judgmeoit  thou  dost  execute 
ill  Jacob  righteoiifly. 

5  The  Lord  our  God  exalt  on  high, 

and  rev'rently  do  ye 
Before  his  footstool  worship  him: 
the  holy  One  is  he. 

6  Moses  and  Aaron  'mon<;  his  priests, 

Samuel,  with  them  that  call 
Upon  his  name:  these  call'd  on  God, 
and  lie  them  answer'd  all. 

7  Within  the  pillar  of  the  cloud 

\^e  unto  them  did  speak : 
The  testimonies  he  them  tausht, 
and  laws,  they  did  not  break. 

8  Tliou  answer'dst  them,  O  Lord  our  God 

thou  wast  a  God  that  gave 
Pardon  to  them,  though  on  their  deeds 
thou  wouldest  veii£reance  have. 

9  Do  ye  exalt  tlie  Lord  our  God: 

and  at  his  holy  hill 
Do  ye  him  worship  :  for  th.e  Lord 
our  God  is  holy  still. 

PSALM   100. 
A  LTj  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell, 
J^  Sinu'  to  the  Lord  with  cheerful  vo'ce 
2  liim  serve  with  mirth,  his  prain^  *hnh  t€Jil 
Coino  ve  before  him  find  reio.cr 


184  FSALM  CI. 

3  Iviiow  tliat  the  Lord  is  God  Indeed: 
Without  our  aid  he  did  us  make: 
We  are  his  flociv,  lie  doth  us  feed, 
Aud  for  his  sheep  he  dolli  us  take. 

4  O  enter  then  liis  gates  with  praise, 
Approacli  with  joy  his  courts  ui!io; 
Prtiise,  laud,  atul  bless  his  name  al\va3'S, 
For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do. 

5  For  why  ?  the  Lord  our  God  is  good, 
His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure  : 

His  truth  at  all  times  firndy  stood, 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 

Another  of  the  same. 

OALL  ye  lands  unto  the  Lord, 
make  ye  a  joyful  noise. 

2  Serve  God  with  gladness,  h'm  before 

come  with  a  singing  voice. 

3  Know  ye  the  Lord  that  he  is  God : 

not  we,  but  he  us  made ;  ^^ 

We  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep 
within  his  pasture  fed. 

4  Enter  his  gates  and  courts  with  praise, 

to  thank  him  go  ye  tliither: 
To  him  express  your  thankfulness, 
and  bless  his  name  together. 

5  Because  the  Lord  our  God  is  good: 

his  mercy  failelh  never; 
And  to  all  generations 
his  truth  endureth  ever. 

PSALM    101. 

I  MERCY  will  and  judgment  sing; 
Lord,  I  will  sing  to  thee. 
2  With  wisdom  in  a  perfect  way, 
shall  my  behaviour  be 


PSALM  CTI  185 

0  when,  in  kindness  unto  me, 
wilt  thou  be  pleas'd  to  come  ^ 

1  witli  a  perfect  lieart  will  walk 
within  my  house  at  iiome. 

3  I  will  endure  no  wicked  thing 

l)etbre  mine  eyes  to  be  : 
I  hate  their  work  that  turn  aside ; 
it  shall  not  cleave  to  me. 

4  A  stubborn  and  a  froward  heart 

dii'part  quite  from  me  shall ; 
A  person  giv'n  to  wickedness 
I  will  not  know  at  all. 

5  ru  "cut  him  off  that  slandereth 

his  neishbour  privily  ; 
The  haughty  heart  I  will  not  bear, 
nor  him  that  looketh  hiph. 

6  Upon  the  faithful  of  the  land 

mine  eyes  shall  be,  that  tliey 
May  dwell  with  me :  he  shall  me  serve 
mat  walks  in  perfect  way. 

7  Who  of  deceit  a  worker  is, 

in  my  house  shall  not  dwell  ; 
And  in  my  presence  shall  he  not 
remain  that  lies  doth  t*^II. 

8  Yea,  all  the  wicked  of  the  land 

early  destroy  will  I ; 
All  from  God's  city  to  cut  off 
that  work  iniquity. 

PSALM   102. 

OLORD,  unto  my  pray'r  give  ear, 
my  cry  let  come  to  thee. 
2  And  in  the  day  of  my  distress 
hide  not  tliy  face  from  me : 
2  A 


186  PSALM  CII 

Give  ear  to  nie  ;  what  time  T  call 
to  answer  nie  make  liaste. 

3  For,  as  an  lieartli,  my  bones  are  burnt, 

my  days  like  smoke  do  waste. 

4  My  heart  within  me  smitten  is, 

and  it  is  wiiiiered 
Like  very  grass:  so  that  I  do 
forsret  to  eat  my  bread. 

5  By  reason  of  my  groaning  voice 

my  bi)ncs  cleave  to  my  skin. 
C  Like  pelican  in  wilderness 
forsaken  1  have  been. 

I  like  an  owl  in  desert  am, 
tiiat  nightly  there  doth  moan; 

7  I  watch,  and  like  a  sparrow  am 

on  the  honse-top  alone. 

8  My  bitter  en'mies  all  the  day 

reproaches  cast  on  ine ; 
And,  being  mad  at  me,  with  rage 
against  me  sworn  they  be.  ^^c 

For  why  7  I  ashes  eaten  have 

like  bread,  in  sorrows  deep; 

My  drink  I  a>'>o  minL'Ird  have 

witli  tears  tlinl  I  did  weep.' 

10  Tliv  v.-rafh  and  indii/natiim 

did  r:iit.<.>  this  ari^'f  and  pain: 
For  iiinu  firi-t  lilt'  me  up  on  high, 
and  cast  me  dinvn  again. 
]  1  'ly  days  are  like  nnto  a  shade^ 
wliicii  dnih  (I'^cliiiin!!  pass; 
And  1  am  drird  and  withered, 
ev'n  like  nnlo  ilie  <;ra?s. 
12  Biit  tlioi!,  L:ird,  everlasting  art, 
aiid  thy  remembrance  shall 


PSALM  CII.  107 

Continually  endure,  and  be 
to  generations  all. 

13  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  mercy  have 

upon  tliy  Zion  yet ; 
Tlie  time  to  favour  lier  is  come, 
ilie  time  that  thou  liast  set. 

14  For  in  her  rubbisii  and  her  stones 

tiiy  servants  pleasure  take,     ^^ 
Yea,  they  the  very  dust  thereof  ^F 
do  favour  for  her  sake. 

15  So  shall  the  heathen  people  fear 

the  Lord's  most  holy  name  : 
And  all  the  kings  on  earth  sha'I  dread 
thy  glory  and  thy  fame. 

16  \Vhen  Zion  by  the  mighty  Lord 

built  up  agaiii  shall  be, 

In  glory  then  and  niajcsty 

to  men  appear  shall  he. 

17  The  prayer  of  the  destitute 

lie  surely  will  regaid  ; 
Their  prayer  will  he  not  despise, 
by  him  it  shall  be  heard. 

18  For  generations  yet  to  come 

this  shall  be  on  record  : 
So  shall  the  people  that  shall  be 
created,  praise  the  Lord. 

19  He  f'om  his  sanctuary's  lieight 

hath  downward  cast  his  eye  ; 
And  from  his  glorious  tlnone  in  heav'n 
the  Lord  the  earth  did  spy  ; 

20  'l'l;at  of  the  mournful  prisoner 

the  groanings  he  might  hear, 
To  set  them  free,  that  unto  death 
by  men  appointed  are  : 


1  f^B  PSALM  CII. 

21  That  tliey  in  Zion  may  declare 

tile  Lftrd's  most  lioly  lianie, 
And  publisii  in  Jcrusialcm 
thii  piait^os  of  the  saiiie  ; 

22  When  as  tlie  people  gather  shall 

in  troops  with  one  accord, 
When  kingdoms  shall  assembled  he 
to  serve  the  highest  Lord. 

23  My  \j^led  strength  and  force  iie  liath 

abSBfi  in  the  way  ; 
And  lie  my  days  hath  shortened  : 

24  Tims  therefore  did  I  say, 

My  God,  in  mid-tiriie  of  my  days 

take  thou  me  not  away  : 
From  age  to  age  eternally 

thy  years  endure  and  stay. 

25  The  fiim  foundations  of  the  eartli 

of  old  thue  thou  hast  laid  : 
Tlie  heavens  also  are  the  work 

whicli  ihiiie  own  liands  liave  made. 
2G  Tiiou  sliait  for  cvmnore  endure, 

but  they  shall  iioiish  all ; 
Yea,  ev'ry  one  of  them  wax  old, 

like  to  a  garment,  shall : 
Thou,  as  a  vesture,  shalt  them  change, 

and  they  shall  ciianged  Ite  : 

27  But  thou  the  same  art,  and  thy  years 

are  to  eteriuty. 

28  The  cliiid:<-ii  of  iliy  servants  shall 

coniinually  eJidure; 
And  ill  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  their  seed 
siiali  be  establish'd  sure. 

Another  of  the  same. 

XORD,  hear  my  pray'r,  and  let  my  cry 
ji  Have  speedy  access  auto  tliee. 


PSALM  CII.  189 

2  Tn  O.ay  of  my  calamity 

()  liide  not  thou  thy  lace  from  me: 
lit'iir  when  I  call  to  thee  ;  that  day 
All  answer  speedil}'  return. 

3  My  days, like  smoke,  conf-iinie  nuay, 
And,  as  an  hearth,  my  bones  do  burn. 

4  r*ry  heart  is  wounded  very  sore, 
And  withered,  like  yrass  doth  fade : 
I  am  forgetful  grown  then;fore 

To  takeand  eat  my  daily  bread. 

5  By  reason  of  my  smart  within. 

And  voice  of  my  most  giievous  groan?, 
My  flesh  consumed  is,  my  skin, 
All  parch'd,  doth  cleave  unto  niy  boiies 
C  The  j)elican  of  wilderness, 
The  owl  in  desert,  I  do  match  : 

7  And,  spnrrow-Iike,  companionless, 
Ui)on  the  houses'  top  I  watch. 

8  1  all  day  long  am  made  a  scorn, 
Reproacli'd  by  my  malicious  foes  ; 
Tiie  madmen  are  against  me  sworn, 
The  men  against  me  that  arose. 

9  For  I  have  ashes  eaten  up. 

To  me  as  if  they  had  been  bread  ; 
And  with  my  drink  I  in  my  cup 
Of  bitter  tears  a  mixture  made. 

10  Because  thy  wrath  was  not  appeas'd, 
And  dreadful  indignation  ; 
'J'lierefore  it  was  tliat  thou  me  rais'd, 
And  thou  again  did  cast  me  down. 

11  My  days  are  like  a  shade  alway, 
Which  doth  declining  swiftly  pass; 
And  I  am  withered  away. 

Much  like  imto  the  fading  grass. 


190  PSALM  CIT. 

1-2  But  thou,  O  Lord,  shall  still  endure 
Fioui  chaufje  and  all  niatation  frte, 
And  to  all  <.'ene!niious  sure 
Siiail  lliy  renieuibiance  ever  be. 

J3  Thou  Shalt  arise,  aud  mercy  yet 
Thou  to  iiiouut  Zion  sliait  extend  ; 
Iter  time  for  favour  wliich  was  set, 
Behold  is  now  come  to  au  end. 

14  Thy  saints  take  pleasure  in  her  stones, 
Her  very  dust  to  them  is  dear. 

15  Ail  heathen  lands  and  kinj-!,ly  thrones. 
On  earth  thy  gloiious  name  shall  fear. 

IG  God  in  his  glory  shall  appear, 
■^Vhen  Zion  he'builds  and  repairs. 

17  He  shaU  regard  and  lend  his  ear 
T'nto  ihe  needy's  humble  pray'rs: 

Th'  afflicted's  pray'r  he  will  "not  scorn. 

18  All  times  this  shall  be  on  record  : 
And  generations  yet  unborn 
Shall  praise  and  magnify  the  Lord. 

19  He  from  his  holy  place  iook'd  down. 
The  earth  he  view'd  from  Jn'av'n  on  high, 

20  To  hear  the  pris'ner's  mournina  rroau. 
And  free  them  that  aredoom'd  to  die: 

21  That  Zion  and  Jerus'lem  too, 

His  name  and  praise  may  v.-cll  recf^rd, 

22  When  people  and  the  kingdoms  do 
Assemble  all  to  praise  the  Lord. 

23  My  strength  he  weakcn'd  in  tJie  way, 
My  days  of  life  are  shortened: 

24  My  God,  O  take  me  not  away 
In  mid-time  of  my  days,  I  s.-iid: 
Thy  years  throughout  all  ages  laa, 

85  Of  oiU  tltou  hast  established 


rsALM  cin.  191 

The  eartli's  foundation  firm  nnd  f;isf : 
T!iy   luighly  haiicls   the  litav'iiri    Jiave 
made. 
2(5  They  perish  shall,  as  garments  do, 
But  tliou  slialt  evermore  endure : 
As  vestures  thou  slialt  change  them  so, 
And  they  shall  all  be  changed  sure. 

27  Bill  from  all  changes  thou  art  free, 
Thy  endless  years  do  last  for  ay. 

28  Thy  servants  and  tlieir  seed  who  be, 
Establish'd  shall  befofe  thee  stay. 

PSALM    103. 

OTHOU  my  soul,  bless  God  the  Lord ; 
and  all  that  in  me  is 
Be  stirred  up  ;  his  holy  name 
to  magnify  and  bless. 

2  Bless,  O  my  soul,  ihe  Lord  thy  God  ; 

and  not  forgetful  he 
Of  all  his  cracious  benefits 
he  hath  bestow'd  on  thee. 

3  All  thine  iniquities  who  doth 

most  graciously  forgive  ; 
Who  thy  diseases  alland  paing 
doth  heal  and  thoe  relieve  : 

4  Who  doth  redeem  thy  life,  that  thou 

to  death  may'st  not  go  down  ; 
Who  thee  with  loving  kindness  duth 
and  tender  mercies  crown  ; 

5  Who  with  abundance  of  good  things 

doth  satisfy  thy  mouth  ;    • 
So  tliat,  ev'n  as  the  eagle's  age, 
renewed  is  thy  youth. 

6  God  righteous  judgment  executes 

for  all  oppressed  ones 


192  PSALM  cm. 

7  Ilis  ways  to  Mosos,  he  his  acts 
made  known  to  Isi'el's  sons. 

6  Till'  Lord  our  God  is  merciful, 
and  lie  is.'.Mfirioiis, 
Lou!i-^ii!l'<Ti!!ii,  ai!(I  slow  to  wrath, 
in  iiicrcv  plcntfCKs. 

9  L'o  v,-ill  iiot  i-i.id."  continually, 

\u)r  kcrjihis  aiieer  sliil. 

10  Willi  us  he  d:-!ill  not  as  we  sinn'd, 

nor  did  requite  our  ill. 

11  For  as  the  heaven  in  its  h.eight 

tlie  earth  surniounteth  far  ; 
So  frreat  to  those  tiiat  do  him  fear 
his  tendfr  mercies  are. 

12  As  far  as  east  is  distant  from 

the  west,  so  far  iiath  he 
From  us  removed,  in  his  love,   . 
all  our  iniquity. 

13  Such  pity  as  a  father  hath 

unto  ilis  cliildren  dear  ; 
Like  [lity  shows  the  Lord  to  such 
as  worship  him  in  iVar. 

14  For  he  remembers  we  are  dust, 

and  lie  our  frame  well  knows. 

15  Frail  man,  his  days  are  like  the  gras^ 

as  tlow'r  in  field  he  grows  : 

16  For  over  ir  the  wind  doth  pass, 

ai!d  ir  ;r,v;iv  is  jroiie  ; 
And  of  I  lie  I'live  where  once  it  was, 
it  shall  no  more  heknov.n. 

17  But  unto  them  that  do  him  fear 

God's  mercy  never  ends  ; 
And  to  their  children's  children  still 
lii-s  ri;'htcousaesa  c.xlonds  • 


PSALM  CIV.  193 

18  To  such  as  keep  liis  covenant, 

and  mindful  are  ahvay 
Of  his  most  just  commandements, 
thai  they  may  them  obey. 

19  The  Lord  pirepaied  hath  his  throne 

in  heavens  tirm  to  stand  ; 
And  ev'iy  thing  tJsal  being  hath 
liis  kingdom  dotli  command. 

20  O  ye  his  angels,  tliat  excel 

in  strensih,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Ye  who  obey  what  he  commands, 
and  hearken  to  his  word. 

21  O  bless  and  magnify  the  Lord, 

ye  glorious  hosts  of  his  ; 

Ye  ministers  thai  do  fulfil 

whale' er  his  pleasure  is. 

22  O  bless  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  works, 

wiierewitli  the  world  is  stor'd 
In  his  domhiions  ev'ry  where. 
My  soul,  bless  thou" the  Lord. 

PSALM    104. 

3 LESS  God,  my  soul.    O  Lord  my  God, 
thou  art  exceeding  great ; 
With  honour  and  with  majesty 

thou  clothed  art  in  stai*-. 
With  light  as  with  a  robe,  thyself 

thou  coverest  about : 
And,  like  unto  a  curtain,  thou 

the  heavens  strelchest_out. 
Who  of  his  chambers  dolli  the  beams 

within  the  waters  lay  ; 
Who  dotli  the  clouds  his  chariot  UiUKe ; 
on  wings  of  wiiid  niakc  way ; 
2B 


]94  PSALM  CIV. 

4  Who  flamlna  fire  his  ministers, 

his  ansiels  sp'rits  doth  make  : 

5  Who  earth's  foundations  did  laj', 

that  it  should  never  shake 

6  Tliou  didst  it  cover  with  tlie  deep, 

as  with  a  garment-spread  ; 
Tiie  watei-s  stood  above  the  hills, 
when  thou  the  word  but  said. 

7  But  at  the  voice  of  thy  rebuke 

they  fled,  and  would  not  stay  ; 
They  at  tiiy  thuiidt-r's  dreadful  voice 
did  hastJ  them  fast  away. 
3  Tliey  by  the  mountains  do  ascend, 
aiid  by  the  valley-ground 
Descend,  unto  that  very  place 

which  thou  for  them  didst  found 
Thou  hast  abound  unto  them  set, 

that  they  may  not  pass  over  ; 
Tliat  they  do  not  return  again 
the  face  of  eartli  'O  cover. 
4  He  to  the  valleys  sends  the  springs, 

which  run  among  tiie  hills : 
^'l  They  to  all  beastB  of  tields  give  drink, 

wild  asses  drink  their  fills. 
(2  By  them  the  fowls  of  heav'n  shall  have 
their  habitation, 
Which  do  among  the  branches  sin;^ 
with  delectation. 
X3  He  from  his  chambers  watereth 
the  hills  wlien  they  are  dried  : 
With  fruit  and  increase  of  thy  works 
the  earth  is  satisfied. 
*.  For  cattle  he  makes  grass  to  grow, 
5»e  makes  the  herb  to  spring 
T-or  lii'  use  of  man,  that  food  to  him 
he  from  the  earth  may  bring : 


PSALM  CIV.  195 

15  And  wine,  that  to  the  heart  of  man 
dotii  cheerfulness  impart, 
Oil  that  his  face  makes  shine,  and  bread 
that  strengtlieiieth  his  heart. 
IG  The  trees  of  Cod  are  full  of  sap; 
tlie  cedars  tliat  do  stand 
In  Lebanon,  svhicli  planted  were 
by  his  almight}'  liand. 

17  Birds  of  the  air,  upon  their  boughs 

do  choose  their  nests  to  make: 
As  for  the  stork,  the  fir-tree  she 
doth  for  her  dwelling  take. 

18  Tlie  lofty  mountaiiiS  tor  wild  goats 

a  place  of  refuge  be ; 
Tlie  conies  also  to  the  rocks 
do  for  their  safety  flee. 

19  lie  sets  the  moon  in  heav'n,  thereby 

the  seasons  to  di?cern : 
From  liim  the  sun  his  certain  time 
of  going  down  doth  learn. 

20  Tiiou  darkness  mak'st,  'tis  night ;  then 

beasts 
of  forests  creep  abroad. 

21  The  lions  young  roar  for  their  prey, 

and  seek  their  meat  from  God. 

22  The  sun  doth  rise,  and  home  they  flock, 

down  in  their  dens  they  lie. 

23  Man  goeg  to  work,  his  labour  he 

doth  to  the  evening  ply. 

24  How  manifold,  Led.  are  thy  works! 

in  wisdom  wonderful 
Thou  ev'ry  one  of  them  hast  made ; 
earth's  of  thy  riches  full : 

25  So  is  this  great  and  spacious  sea, 

wherein  things  creeping  are, 


196  PSALM  CIV. 

Which  nuniber'd  cannot  be ;  and  b(Mst3 
botii  gii>at  and  small  are  tliere. 
2G  There  sh.ips  go;  there  thou   niak'si  to 
play 
that  ioviathan  groat. 

27  These  all  waii  on  thee,  that  thoti  niay'st 

in  due  time  give  them  meat. 

28  Tliat  which  thou  givest  unto  them 

they  gather  for  their  food; 
Thine  hand  thou  open'st  lib' rally, 
tliey  tilled  are  with  good. 

29  Thou  I'.id'st  tiiy  face,  they  troubled  are, 

their  breaili  thou  tak'st  away  ; 
Then  do  tliey  dip,  aud  lo  their  dust 
return  again  do  tliey. 

30  Thy  quick'idng  Spirit  thou  send'st  forth, 

then  they  created  be  ; 
And  tlien  the  earth's  decayed  face 
renewed  is  by  thee. 

31  The  glory  of  the  mighty  Lord 

continue  shall  for  ever  : 
The  Lord  JEHOVAH  shall  rejoice 
in  all  his  works  together. 

32  Earth,  as  affrighted,  trembleth  all 

if  he  on  it  but  look  ; 
And  if  the  mountains  he  but  touch, 
they  presently  do  smoke. 

33  I  will  sing  to  the  Lord  most  high, 

so  long  as  I  shall  live ; 
And  while  I  being  have  I  shall 
to  my  God  praises  give. 

34  Of  him  my  meditation  shall 

sweet  thouglits  to  me  afford ; 
And  as  for  me,  I  will  rejoice 
in  Gk>d,  my  only  Lord. 


PSALM  CV.  197 

35  Frfim  earth  let  sinners  be  consuni'd, 
let  il!  men  no  njore  be. 
O  thou  my  soul,  bless  thou  the  Lord. 
Praise  to  the  Lord  give  ye. 

PSALM    105. 

("i  IVE  thanks  to  God;  call  on  Ills  name 
T  to  men  his  deeds  make  known. 

2  Sina  ye  to  Jiim,  sing  psalms ;  proclaim 

hiswoiidious  works  each  one 

3  See  that  ye  in  his  Iioly  name 

tn  glory  do  accord: 
And  let  the  heart  of  ev'ry  one 
rejoice  that  seeks  the  Lord. 

4  The  Lord  almighty,  and  his  strength, 

with  sleadi'ast  hearts  se(^k  ye :      * 
His  blessed  and  his  gracious  iace 
seek  ye  continually. 

5  Think  on  the  works  that  he  hath  done, 

which  admiration  breed; 
His  wonders,  and  the  judgments  all 
which  from  his  mouth  proceed. 

6  O  ye  that  are  of  Ab'ranl's  race, 

his  servants  well  approv'n  ; 

And  ye  that  Jacob's  children  are, 

whom  he  cliose  for  his  own. 

7  Because  he,  and  he  only,  is 

the  mighty  Lord  oar  God  ; 
And  his  most  righteous  judgments  are 
in  all  the  earth  abroad. 

8  His  cov'nant  he  remember'd  hath, 

that  it  may  ever  stajid : 
To  IhousaiKl  generations 
the  word  he  did  '  ommand. 


19S  PSALM  CV. 

9  Which  covenant  he  firmly  made 

with  faithful  Abraliam, 

And  unto  Isaac,  by  his  oath, 

lie  did  renew  tlie  same : 

10  And  unto  Jacol»,  for  a  law, 

he  iiiade  it  firm  and  siire, 
A  covenant  to  Israel, 

which  ever  should  endure: 
Jl  He  said,  I'll  give  Caiiaan's  land 
for  heritage  to  you. 

12  While  they  were  strangers  there,  and  few 

in  number,  very  few  ; 

13  While  yet  they  went  from  land  to  land 

wiihoul  a  sure  abode; 
And  while,  thro'  sundry  kingdoms,  they 
<lid  wander  far  abroad  : 

14  Yet  notv^ithstanding  sulfer'd  he 

no  man  to  do  ihem  wrong  ; 
Yea,  lor  their  sakes,  he  did  reprove 
kings,  who  were  great  and  strong. 

15  Thus  did  he  say,  Toucli  ye  not  those 

that  mine  anointed  be. 
Nor  do  the  propliets  any  harm 
that  do  pertain  to  me. 

16  He  call'd  for  faniine  on  the  land, 

he  l)rake  the  staff  of  bread  : 

17  But  yet  he  sent  a  man  before, 

by  Whom  they  should  be  fed  ; 
Ev'n  Joseph,  whom  unnat'rally 
sell  for  a  slave  did  they : 

18  Whose  feet  wil  h  fetters  they  did  hurt, 

and  he  in  irons  lay  ; 

19  Um.il  the  time  that  his  word  came 

to  give  him  liberty ; 


PSALM  CV.  199 

The  word  and  purpose  of  the  Lord 
did  him  in  prison  try. 

20  Then  sent  the  king,  and  did  command 

that  he  eniarg'd  should  be: 
He  that  the  people's  ruler  was 
did  pend  to  set  him  free. 

21  A  lord,  to  rule  liis  family 

he  rais'd  him,  as  most  fit: 

To  him  of  all  that  he  possess'd 

he  did  the  charge  commit: 

22  That  he  might  at  his  pi  ^asure  bind 

the  princes  of  the  land  ; 
And  he  might  teach  his  senatora 
wisdom  to  understand. 

23  The  people  then  of  Israel 

down  into  Eirypf  came  ; 
And  Jacob  also  sojourned 
witliin  the  land  of  Ham. 

24  And  he  did  greatly  by  his  pow'r 

increase  his  people  there  ; 
And  stronger  than  their  enemies 
they  by  his  blessing  were. 

25  Their  hearts  he  turned  to  envy 

his  folk  maliciously, 
With  those  that  his  own  servants  were 
to  deal  in  subtilty. 

26  His  servant  Moses  he  did  send ; 

Aaron  his  chosen  one; 

27  By  these  his  signs  and  wonders  great 

in  Ham's  land  were  made  known. 

28  Darkness  he  sent,  and  made  it  dark; 

liis  word  they  did  obey. 

29  He  turn'd  their  waters  into  blood, 

and  he  their  fish  did  slay. 


200  PSALM  CV. 

30  The  Innd,  in  plenty,  brought  fortli  frogs 

hi  chanihers  of  their  khigs. 

31  His  word  all  sorts  of  flies  and  lice 

ill  ail  their  borders  brinirs. 

32  He  iniil  for  rahi,  and  flaming  tire 

i;iii)  their  land  he  sent: 

33  And  ;;■■•  their  vines  and  fig-trees  smote; 

irrc-i  of  tlieir  coasts  he  rent. 

34  He  spake,  and  caterpillars  came, 

locusts  did  much  abound  ; 

35  Which  in  their  land  all  herbs  consum'd, 

and  all  fruits  of  their  ground. 

36  He  sniote  all  first-born  in  their  land, 

chief  of  llif^ir  strcnfrth  each  one. 

37  With  irnld  and  silver  broueht  them  forth ; 

weak  in  tlieir  tribes  were  none. 

38  Egypt  was  glad  when  forth  they  went, 
'    their  fear  on  them  did  light. 

39  He  spread  a  cloud  for  covering 

and  fire  to  shine  by  night. 

40  They  ask'd,  and  he  brought  quails ;  with 

bread 
of  lieav'n  he  filled  them. 

41  He  ojien'd  rocks,  floods  gush'd,  and  ran 

in  deserts  like  a  stream. 
{2  For  on  liis  holy  promise  he, 

and  servant  Abr'ham,  thought. 
iS  With  joy  his  people,  his  elect 

with  gladness,  forth  lie  brought. 
4  And  unto  them  the  j)leasant  lands 

he  of  the  heathen  gave  ; 
That  of  the  people's  labour  they 

inheritance  might  have. 
*    TJiat  they  his  statutes  might  observe 

according  to  lii«!  word ; 


PSALM  CVI.  20J 

And  that  they  might  his  Laws  obey. 
Give  praise  unto  the  Lord. 

PSALM    106. 

GIVE  praise  and  thanlis  unto  the  Lord, 
for  boiuitiful  is  lie ; 
His  tender  mercy  doih  endure 
unto  eternity. 

2  God's  mighty  works  who  can  e.xpress, 

or  show  forth  all  his  praise  ? 

3  Blessed  are  they  that  judgment  keep, 

and  justly  do  always. 

4  Remember  me,  Lord,  with  that  love 

which  thou  to  thine  dost  he;ir  ; 
With  thy  salvation,  O  my  God, 

to  visit  me  draw  near  : 
That  I  thy  chosen's  good  may  see, 

and  in  their  joy  rejoice  ; 
And  may  with  thine  inheritance 

triumph  with  cheerful  voice. 
We  with  our  fathers  sinned  have, 

and  of  iniquity 
Too  long  we  have  the  workers  been  ; 

we  have  done  wickedly. 
The  wonders  great,  which  thou,  O  Lord, 

didst  work  in  Egypt  land, 
Our  fathers,  though  they  saw,  yet  ihem 

they  did  not  understand  : 
And  they  thy  mercies'  multitude 

kept  not  in  memory ; 
But  at  the  sea,  ev'n  the  Eed  sea, 

provok'd  liini  grievously. 

evcrtheless  he  saved  ihem, 

ev'n  for  his  own  name's  &ake ; 
2C 


202  PSALM  CVI. 

That  so  he  might,  to  be  well  known 
his  mighty  power  make. 

9  When  he  the  Red  sea  did  rebuke, 

then  dried  u})  it  was  : 
Thro'  depths,  as  thro'  the  wilderness, 
he  safely  made  them  pass. 

10  From  hands  of  those  that  hated  them, 

he  did  his  people  save  : 
And  from  the  en'niy's  criiel  hand 
to  them  redemption  gave. 

11  The  waters  overwhelm'd  their  foes ; 

not  one  was  left  alive. 

12  Tlien  they  believ'd  his  word,  and  praise 

to  him  in  songs  did  give. 

13  But  soon  did  they  his  mighty  works 

forget  unthankfully, 
And  on  his  counsel  and  his  will 
did  not  wait  patiently; 

14  But  much  did  lust  in  wilderness, 

and  God  in  desert  tempt : 

15  He  cave  them  what  they  sought,  but  to 

their  souls  he  leanness  sent. 

16  And  against  Moses  in  the  camp 

their  envy  did  appear  ; 
At  Aaron  they,  the  saint  of  God, 
envious  also  were. 

17  Therefore  the  earth  did  open  wide, 

and  Dathan  did  devour. 

And  all  Abiram's  company 

did  cover  in  that  hour. 

18  Likewise  among  their  company 

a  fire  was  kindled  then  : 
And  so  the  hot  consuming  flame, 
burnt  up  these  wicked  men. 


PSALM  CVI.  203 

19  Upon  the  hil!  of  Horeb  they 

an  idol-calf  did  frame, 
A  molten  image  they  did  make, 
and  worsliipped  the  same. 

20  And  thus  their  glorj^,  an<l  their  God, 

most  vainh'  changed  they, 
Into  the  likeness  of  an  ox 
that  eateth  grass  or  hay. 

21  They  did  forget  the  niiirhty  God, 

tliat  had  their  Saviour  been, 
By  whom  such  great  tilings  brought  tr 
pass 
tliey  had  in  Ecypt  seen. 

22  In  Hani's  land  he  did  wondrous  works, 

things  terrilile  did  he, 
When  he  his  miahty  hand  and  arm 
strelch'd  out  ai  the  Red  sea. 

23  Then  said  lie,  He  would  them  destroy, 

had  not,  his  wrath  to  stay, 
Kis  chosen  Moses  stood  in  breach, 
that  them  he  should  not  slay. 

24  Yea,  they  despis'd  the  pleasant  land, 

believed  not  his  word  : 

25  Cut  in  their  tents  they  murmured, 

not  heark'ning  to  the  Lord. 

26  Therefore  in  desert  them  to  slay 

he  lifted  up  his  hand : 

27  'Mong  nations  to  o'erfhrow  their  seed 

and  scatter  in  each  land. 

28  They  unto  Baal-peor  did 

th.emselves  associate ; 

Tlie  sacrifices  of  the  dead 

tliey  did  profanely  eat. 

29  Thus,  by  their  lewd  inventions, 

they  did  provoke  his  ire  ; 


504  PSALM  CVI. 

And  then  upon  them  suddenly, 
the  i)lagtie  brake  in  as  fire. 
31  Tiicn  Pliin'has  rose,  and  justice  did  ; 
and  so  the  piajfue  did  cease  : 

31  That  to  all  as^es  counted  was 

to  liiiu  tor  rigliteousuess. 

32  And  at  the  waters,  where  they  strove 

they  did  him  anicry  make, 

In  such  sort,  that  it  fared  ill 

witli  Moses  for  their  sake  : 

33  Because  th(;y  there  his  spirit  meek 

|)rovoked  bitterly, 
So  that  he  utter'd  with  his  lipg 
words  unadvisedly. 

34  Nor,  as  the  Lord  commanded  them, 

did  ihey  the  nations  slay : 

35  But  with  the  heathen  mingled  were, 

and  learn'd  of  them  their  way. 
.36  And  they  their  idols  serv'd,  wliich  did 
a  snare  unto  them  turn. 

37  Their  sons  and  daughters  they  to  dev' 

in  sacrifice  did  burn. 

38  In  their  own  children's  guiltless  blood 

their  hands  they  did  imbrue, 
Whom  to  Canaan's  idols  they 

for  sacrifices  slew : 
So  was  the  land  defil'd  with  blood. 

39  They  stain'd  with  their  own  way, 
And  with  their  f)\vn  inventions 

a  whoring  tliey  did  stray. 

40  Against  his  people  kindled  was 

the  wrath  of  God  therefore, 
Insomuch  that  he  did  his  own 
inheritance  abhor. 


PSALM  CYll.  205 

41  He  gave  them  to  the  heathen's  hand; 

tlieir  foes  did  them  consmaiui. 

42  Their  en'mies  them  opprest,  they  were 

made  subject  to  tlieir  hand. 

43  He  many  times  deiiver'd  them, 

hut  with  their  counsel  so 
They  him  piovok"d.  that  for  their  sin 
they  were  brousrlit  very  low. 

44  Yet  their  affliction  he  beheld, 

when  he  did  hear  their  cry : 

45  And  he  for  them  his  covenant 

did  call  to  memory  : 

After  his  mercies'  multitude 

46  He  did  repent :  and  made 
Them  to  be  pitied  of  all  those 

who  did  them  captive  lead. 

47  O  Lord  our  God,  us  save,  and  gather 

the  heal  hen  from  among 
Tliat  we  thy  holy  name  may  praise 
in  a  triumphant  sons. 

48  RIess'd  be  .lEHOVAH,  Isr'el's  God, 

to  all  eternily : 
Let  all  the  people  say,  Amen. 
Praise  to  the  Lord  give  ye. 

PSALM    107. 

PT^  AISE  God  for  he  is  good :  for  still 
his  mercies  lasting  be. 

2  Let  God's  redeem'd  say  so,  whom  he 

from  til'  en'my's  hand  did  free : 

3  And  gather'd  them  out  of  the  lands, 

from  north,  south,  east,  and  west. 

4  They  stray' d  in  deserts  patliless  way, 

no  city  found  to  rest. 


2US  PSALM  CVII. 

5  For  thirst  and  hunger  in  them  fnmts 
(J      ihi'irsoul.   Wlien  straits  them  press, 
Tiiey  cry  unto  the  Lord,  and  he 
liu'iii  h-pi-s  iVoin  tlieir  dif^lress. 

7  Till-Ill  also  in  a  way  lo  walk 

t!:at  rjgiit  is,  lie  did  ijuide, 

Tliat  they  nil^lit  to  a  city  <to, 

wlierein  they  might  aliide. 

8  O  that  men  to  the  Lord  would  give 

j)raise  for  liis  goodness  then, 
And  for  !iis  worlds  of  wonder  done 
unto  the  sons  of  men! 

9  For  lie  the  soul  that  longing  is 

dotii  fuiiy  satisfy ; 
With  goodness  he  the  hungry  soul 
doth  fill  abundantly. 

10  Buch  as  shut  up  in  darkness  deep, 

and  in  death's  shade  abide, 
V\^hom  strongly  hath  affliction  bound, 
and  irons  fast  have  tied  ; 

11  Because  against  the  words  of  God 

tliey  wrougin  rebellioiisly, 
And  they  the  counsel  did  contemn 
of  him  that  is  most  high : 

12  Their  heart  he  did  bring  down  with  grief, 

Ihey  fell,  no  help  could  have. 

13  In  trouble  then  they  cried  to  God, 

he  them  from  straits  did  save. 
4  He  out  of  darkness  did  them  bring, 
and  from  deutirs  shade  them  take: 
Those  bands  wherewith  they  had  been 
bound 
asunder  quite  he  brake. 
15  O  that  men  to  the  Lord  would  give 
praise  for  his  goodness  then, 


PSALM  CVII.  207 

And  for  his  works  of  wonder  done 
unto  the  sons  of  men ! 

16  Because  the  mighty  gates  of  brasg 

in  pieces  he  did  tear, 

By  liim  in  sunder  also  cut 

the  bars  of  iron  were. 

17  Fools,  for  their  sin,  and  their  ofTence, 

do  sore  affliction  bear : 

18  All  kinds  of  meat  their  soul  abhors ; 

they  to  death's  gates  draw  near. 

19  In  grief  they  cry  to  God  ;  he  saves 

tliem  from  their  miseries. 

20  He  sends  his  word,  them  heals,  and  them 

from  their  destruction  frees. 

21  O  that  men  to  the  Lord  would  give 

praise  for  his  goodness  then, 
And  for  his  works  of  wonder  done 
unto  the  sons  of  men  ! 

22  And  let  them  sacrifice  to  him 

off' rings  of  thankfulness  ; 
And  let  them  show  abroad  his  word 
in  songs  of  joyfulness. 

23  Who  go  to  sci  in  shii)s,  and  in 

great  waters  trading  be  ; 

24  Within  the  deep  these  men  God's  works 

and  his  great  wonders  see. 

25  For  he  commands,  and  forth  in  liaste 

the  stormy  tempest  flies, 
Which  makes  the  sea  with  rolling  waves 
aloft  to  swell  and  rise. 

26  They  mount  to  heav'n,  then  to  the  depth 

they  do  go  down  again  ; 
Their  sould  Jth  faint,  and  melt  away, 
with  trouble  and  with  pain. 


208  PSALM  CVII 

27  They  reel  and  stagger  like  one  drunk, 

at  their  wits'  end  they  he ; 

28  Then  they  to  God  in  trouble  cry,      - 

v/ho  them  from  straits  doili  free. 

29  The  storm  is  clianfr'd  into  a  cahn 

at  liis  command  and  will  ; 
So  that  the  waves,  which  rag'd  before, 
now  quiet  are  and  still. 

30  Then  are  they  glad,  because  at  rest 

and  quiet  now  they  be  ; 
So  to  the  haven  he  them  brings 
which  they  desir'd  to  see. 

31  O  that  men  to  the  Lord  would  give 

praise  for  his  goodness  then, 
And  for  his  works  of  wonder  done 
unto  the  sons  of  men  I 

32  Among  the  people  gathered, 

let  them  exalt  his  name  ; 
Among  assembled  elders  spread 
his  most  renowned  fame. 

33  He  to  dryland  turns  water-springs, 

and  floods  to  wikli^rness; 

34  For  sins  of  those  that  dwell  therein 

fat  land  to  barrenness. 
5  The  burnt  and  parched  wilderness 
to  water-pools  he  brings, 
The  ground  that  was  dried  up  before 

he  turns  to  water-springs. 
And  there,  for  dwelling,  he  a  pJace 

doth  to  the  hungry  give. 
That  they  a  city  may  prepare 
commodiously  to  live : 
neie  sow  they  fieJds,  and  vineyards 

jj&jit, 
K'v.<.a  frv  is  of  increase. 


PSALM  CYIU.  209 

38  His  blessing  makes  tlieni  multiply, 

lets  not  their  beasts  decrease. 

39  Again  tliey  are  diminislied, 

and  very  low  brougbt  down, 
Through  sorrow  and  aiHiction, 
and  great  oppression. 

40  He  upon  princes  pours  contempt, 

and  causeth  them  to  stray, 

And  wander  in  a  wilderness 

wherein  there  is  no  way. 

41  Yet  setteth  he  the  poor  on  high 

from  all  his  miseries  ; 
And  he  much  like  unto  a  flock 
doth  make  him  families. 

42  They  that  are  righteous  shall  rejoice 

when  they  the  same  shall  see  ; 
And,  as  ashamed,  stop  her  mouth 
sliall  all  iniquity. 

43  Whoso  is  wise,  and  will  these  things 

observe,  and  them  record, 
Ev'n  they  shall  understand  the  love 
and  kindness  of  tlie  Lord. 

PSALM   108. 

MY  heart  is  tix'd.  Lord  ;  I  will  sing, 
and  with  my  glory  praise. 

2  Awake  up,  psaltery  and  harp ; 

myself  I'll  early  raise. 

3  I'll  praise  thee  'mong  the  people,  I^ord; 

'mong  nations  sing  will  I ; 

4  For  above  heav'n  thy  iiiercy's  great, 

thy  truth  doth  reach  the  sky. 

5  Be  thou  above  the  heavens,  Lord, 

exalted  gloriousiv ; 
2D 


210  PSALM  CIX. 

Thy  glory  all  the  earth  above 
be  lifted  up  on  high  ; 

6  That  those  wiio  thy  beloved  are 

delivered  may  be: 
O  do  thou  save  with  thy  right  hand, 
aud  answer  give  to  me. 

7  God  in  his  holiness  hath  said, 

herein  I  will  take  pleasure, 
Shechem  I  will  divide,  and  forth 
will  Succoth's  valley  measure. 

8  Gilead  1  claim  as  mine  by  right ; 

Manasseh  mine  shall  be  ; 
Ephra'm  is  of  my  head  the  strength; 
Judah  gives  laws  for  me; 

9  Moab's  my  washing-pot ;  my  shoe 

I'll  over  Edom  throw  ; 

Over  tlie  land  of  Palestine 

I  will  in  triiunpli  no. 

10  O  who  is  he  will  bring  me  to 

the  city  fortified  ? 
O  who  is  he  th;it  to  the  land 
of  Edom  will  me  guide? 

11  O  God,  thou  who  hadst  cast  us  ofF, 

this  thing  wilt  thou  not  do  1 
And  wilt  not  thou,  ev'u  t;i;)U,0  God, 
forth  with  oar  annies  gn  1 

12  Do  thou  from  trouble  give  us  help: 

for  helpless  is  man's  aid. 

13  Thn»ugh  God  we  shall  do  valiantly: 

our  foes  he  shall  down  tread. 

PSALM   109. 
TITOU  the  God  of  all  my  praise, 
do  thuu  not  hold  thy  peace  ; 


O 


PSALM  CIX.  3 

2  For  mouths  of  wicked  men  to  speak 
aiiaiiist  me  do  not  cease : 
The  mouths  of  vile  deceitful  men 

against  me  open'd  be  ; 
And  with  a  false  and  lying  tongue 
they  have  accused  me. 
3.  They  did  beset  me  round  about 
with  words  of  hateful  spite  ; 
And  though  to  tliem  no  cause  I  gave, 
against  me  they  did  fight. 

4  They  for  my  love  became  my  foes  : 

but  I  me  set  to  pray. 

5  Evil  for  good,  hatred  for  love, 

to  me  they  did  repay. 
0  Set  thou  the  wicked  over  him  ; 
aiid  upon  his  right  hand 
Give  thou  his  greatest  enemy, 
ev'n  Satan,  leave  to  stand. 

7  And  when  by  thee  he  shall  bo  judg'd 

let  him  condemned  be  ; 
And  let  his  pray'r  be  turn'd  to  sin, 
when  he  shall  call  on  thee. 

8  Few  be  his  days,  and  in  his  room 

his  charge  anoiher  take. 

9  His  children  let  he  fatherless, 

his  wife  a  widow  make. 

10  His  children  let_be  vagabonds, 

and  beg  continually ; 
And  from  their  places  desolate 
seek  bread  for  their  supply. 

11  Let  covetous  extortioners 

catch  all  he  hath  away: 
Of  all  for  which,  he  labour'd  hath 
let  strangers  make  a  prey. 


212  PSALM  CIX. 

12  Let  there  be  none  to  pity  him: 

id  there  ije  none  at  all 
Tiiat  on  his  cliiUlieii,  fatherless, 
will  let  his  mercy  fall. 

13  Let  his  posterity  from  earth 

cut  off  for  ever  be; 
Ami  in  the  foll'wing  age  their  name 
be  blotted  out  by  thee. 
1-1  Let  God  his  fatlier's  wickedness  " 
still  to  remenibrance  call ; 
And  never  let  his  mother's  sin 
be  blotted  out  at  all. 
15  But  let  them  all  before  the  Lord 
appear  continually, 
Thai  iie  may  v/holly  from  the  earth 
cut  olF  their  memory  ; 
\S  Because  he  mercy  minded  not, 
but  persecuted  still 
Tile  pnor  and  needy,  that  he  might 
the  broken-hearted  kill. 

17  As  he  in  cursing  pleasure  took, 

so  let  it  to  him  fall ; 
As  he  delighted  not  to  bless, 
so  biess  him  not  at  all. 

18  As  cursing  he  like  clothes  put  on, 

into  his  bowels  so. 
Like  water,  and  into  his  bones 
like  oil,  down  let  it  go. 

19  Like  to  the  garment  let  it  be 

which  doth  himself  array, 
And  for  a  sirdle  wherewith  he 
is  girt  about  alway. 

20  From  God  let  this  be  their  reward 

that  eii'mies  are  to  me, 


PSALM  CIX.  213 

And  their  reward  that  speak  against 
my  soul  iiiaiiciousiy. 

21  But  do  thou  for  thine  own  name's  sake, 

O  God  the  Lord,  for  me  ; 
Silh  good  and  sweet  thy  mercy  is, 
from  trouble  set  me  free. 

22  For  1  am  poor  and  indigent, 

atnicted  sore  am  I, 
My  heart  within  me  also  is 
wounded  exceedingly. 

23  I  [)ass  like  a  declining  shade 

ajn  like  the  locust  tost. 

24  My  knees  through  fasting  weaken' d  are, 

my  tiesh  hath  fatness  lost. 

25  I  also  am  a  viie  reproach 

unto  them  made  to  be ; 
And  they  that  did  upon  me  look 
did  shake  their  heads  at  me. 

2G  O  do  thou  help  and  succour  me, 
who  art  my  God  and  Lord  : 
And,  for  thy  tender  mercy's  sake, 
safety  to  me  alTord. 

27  That  thereby  they  may  know  that  this 

is  thy  almighty  hand  ; 
And  that  thou,  Lord,  hast  done  the  same, 
they  may  well  understand. 

28  Although  they  curse  with  spite,  yet  Lord, 

bless  thou  with  loving  voice  : 
Lot  them  asham'd  he  when  they  rise ; 
thy  servant  let  rejoice. 

29  Let  "thou  mine  adversaries  all 

v.'ith  shame  be  clothed  over; 
And  let  their  own  confusion 
them  as  a  mantle  covei^ 


214  PSALM  ex. 

30  But  as  for  me  I  with  my  mouth 

will  greatly  praise  the  Lord ; 
And  1  among  the  multitude 
his  praises  will  record. 

31  For  he  shall  stand  at  his  right  hand 

who  is  in  poverty, 
To  save  him  from  all  those  that  vi^ouid 
condenm  his  soul  to  die. 

PSALM    110. 

ryillE  Lord  did  say  unto  my  Lord, 
-S-    Sit  lliou  at  my  right  hand, 
Uiuil  I  niake  thy  foes  a  stool 
wliercii:!  thy  feet  may  stand. 

2  The  Lord  sliailout  of  Zion  send 

the  rod  of  thy  great  pow'r: 
In  midst  of  all  thine  enemies 
be  thou  tlie  governor. 

3  A  willing  people,  in  thy  day 

of  povv^'r,  sJiaJl  come  to  thee, 
Li  holy  beauties  from  morn's  womb: 
thv  youth  like  dew  sliali  be. 

4  The'Lord  himscU'  liath  made  an  oath, 

and  will  repent  him  uever, 
Of  th'  order  of  Melchisedec 
thou  art  a  priest  for  ever. 

5  The  glorious  and  mighty  Lord, 

that  sils  at  thy  right  hand, 
Shall,  in  his  day  of  wrath,  strike  thro' 
kings  that  do  him  withstand. 

6  He  shall  among  the  heathen  judge, 

he  shall  with  bodies  dead 
The  places  fill :  o'er  many  lands 
lie  wound  shall  ev'ry  head. 


PSALM  CXI.  215 

7  Tho  brook  tliat  niiineth  in  the  way 
with  drink  shall  him  sn^iply  : 
And,  for  tliis  cause,  in  triumph  he 
shall  lift  his  head  on  high. 

FSALM    IH. 

PRATSE  ye  the  Lord:  with  my  \a>»io1q 
heart 
I  will  God's  praise  declare, 
Where  the  assemblies  of  the  just, 
and  congregations  are. 

2  The  whole  works  of  the  Lord  our  God 

are  great  above  all  measure, 
Sought  out  they  are  of  ev'ry  one 
that  doth  therein  take  pleasure. 

3  His  work  most  honourable  is, 

most  glorious  and  pure,  . 
And  his  untainted  righteousness 
for  ever  doth  endure. 

4  His  works  most  wonderful  he  hath 

made  to  be  thought  upon  : 
The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  he  is 
full  of  compassion. 

5  He  giveth  meat  unto  all  those 

that  truly  do  him  fear : 
And  evermore  his  covenant 

he  in  his  mind  will  bear. 
He  did  the  power  of  his  works 

unto  his  people  sliow, 
When  he  the  hearhen's  heritage 

upon  them  did  bestow. 

7  His  handy  works  are  truth  and  right; 

alt  his  commands  are  sure : 

8  And,  done  in  truth  and  uprightness, 

they  evermore  endure. 


216  PSALM  CXII. 

9  He  fl-'nit  redeiiiptioii  to  his  folk ; 

itis  covenant  for  ay 
He  (lid  coninianii :  lioiy  his  name 
and  rev'reud  is  ahvay. 

10  Wisdom's  begiii^inp;  is  God's  fear: 

good  understaiuliiis;  they 
Have  all,  that  his  commands  fulfil ; 
his  praise  endures  for  ay. 

PSALM    112. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  The-man  is  bless' 
that  fears  the  Lord  aright, 
He  who  in  his  commandements 
dolh  greatly  take  delij-'ht. 
2  His  seed  and  offspring  powerful 
shall  he  the  earth  upon : 
Of  upright  men  blessed  shall  be 
the  generation. 

^  Riches  and  wealth  shall  ever  be 
within  his  house  in  store: 
And  Ills  unspotted  righteousness 
endures  for  evermore. 
i  Unto  ilie  uprisht  licht  doth  rise, 
though  he  in  darkness  be: 
Compassionate,  and  merciful, 
and  righteous,  is  he. 

5  A  good  man  doth  his  favour  show, 

and  doth  to  otliers  lend  : 

He  with  discretion  his  affairs 

w  ill  guide  unto  the  end. 

6  Surely  there  is  not  any  thing 

that  ever  shall  him  move  : 
The  righteous  man's  memorial 
shall  everlasting  prove. 


PSALM  CXIII.  217 

7  When  he  shall  evil  tidings  hear, 

he  shall  not  be  afraid : 
His  heart  is  fix'd,  his  confidence 
upon  the  Lord  is  stay'd. 

8  His  heart  is  firmly  'stabiished, 

afraid  he  shall  not  be, 
Until  upon  his  enemies 
he  his  desire  shall  see. 

9  He  hath  dispers'd,  giv'n  to  the  poor; 

his  righteousness  shall  be 
To  ages  all ;  with  honour  shall 
his  horn  be  raised  high. 

10  The  wicked  shall  it  see,  and  fret, 

his  teeth  gnash,  melt  away  ; 
What  wicked  men  do  most  desire 
shall  utterly  decay. 

PSALM   113. 

PRAISE  God:  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 
O  praise,  the  Lord's  name  praise. 

2  Yea,  blessed  be  the  name  of  God 

from  this  time  forth  always. 

3  From  rising  sun  to  where  it  sets, 

God's  name  is  to  be  prais'd. 

4  Above  all  nations  God  is  high, 

'hove  heav'ns  his  glory  rais'd. 

5  Unto  the  Lord  our  God,  that  dwells 

on  high,  who  can  compare  1 

6  Himself^  that  humbleth  things  to  see 

in  heav'n  and  earth  that  are  ! 

7  He  from  the  dust  doth  raise  the  poor 

that  very  low  doth  lie  ; 
And  from  the  dnnchill  lifts  the  man 
oppress'd  with  poverty ; 

a  El 


218  PSALM  CXIV. 

8  That  he  may  higlily  him  advance, 

and  witli  the  princes  set; 
With  those  that  of  his  i^ople  are 
the  cliief,  ev'ii  princes  great. 

9  Tlie  barn  ii  wdinnn  h'.use  to  keep 

he  inaliciii,  and  lo'  be 
Of  sons  a  mother  full  of  joy. 
Praise  to  the  Lord  give  ye. 

PSALM    114. 

■f  T|7'HE]V  Isr'el  out  of  E^ypt  vi^ent 
Vv     and  did  his  dwellins  chanse, 
When  Jacob's  house  went  out  from  those 
tliat  were  of  l;ui!,nia're  strange  ; 

2  He  Judah  did  'lis  sanctuary, 

his  kingdom  Isr'el,  make. 

3  The  sea  it  sav/,  and  quickly  fled, 

Jordan  was  di  iven  back. 

4  Like  rams  the  mountains,  and  like  Iambs 

the  hills  skipp'd  to  and  fro. 

5  O  sea,  why  fled'st  thou  7  Jordan, back 

why  wast  thou  driven  so  7 

6  Ye  mountains  great,  wherefore  was  it 

that  ye  did  skip  like  rams  1 
And  wherefore  was  it,  little  hills, 
tliat  ye  did  leap  Uke  lambs  1 

7  O  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord, 

earth,  tremble  thou  for  fear. 
While  as  the  presence  of  the  God 
of  Jacob  doth  appear  : 

8  Who  from  the  hard  and  stony  rock 
•  did  standing  water  bring  ; 

And  by  his  pow'r  did  luru  the  flint 
into  a  water-spring. 


PSALM  CXV.  219 

PSALM   115. 

NOT  unto  MS,  liOrd,  not  to  u?, 
but  do  thou  glory  lake 
Unto  tliy  name,  ev'n  for  thy  truth 
and  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

2  O  wherefore  should  the  Iseathen  say 

Where  is  tlieir  God  now  ^one  1 

3  But  our  God  in  the  heavens  is  : 

what  pleas' d  him  he  hath  done. 

4  Their  idols  silver  are  and  gold, 

work  of  n}en's  liands  they  be. 

5  Mouths  have  they,  but  they  do  notspeak^ 

and  eves,  but  do  not  see : 

6  Ears  have  they,  but  they  do  not  hear  ; 

noses,  but  savour  not : 

7  Hands,  feet,  but  handle  not,  nor  walk; 

nor  speak  they  through  their  throat. 

8  Like  them  their  makers  are,  and  all 

on  them  their  trust  that  build. 

9  O  Isr'el,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord: 

he  is  their  help  and  shield. 

10  O  Aaron's  house,  trust  in  the  Lord: 

their  help  and  shield  is  he. 

11  Ye  that  fear  God,  trust  in  the  Lord : 

their  help  and  shield  he'll  be. 

12  The  Lord  of  us  hath  mindful  been, 

and  he  will  bless  us  still ; 
He  will  the  house  of  Isr'el  bless, 
bless  Aaron's  hcnise  he  will. 

13  Both  small  and  great  that  fear  the  Lor(^ 

he  will  them  surely  bless. 

14  The  Lord  will  you,  you  and  your  seed, 

ay  more  and  more  increase. 


220  rSALM  CXVI. 

15  O  blessed  are  ye  of  the  Lord, 

who  made  the  earth  and  heav'n. 

16  The  heav'n,  ev'n  heav'ns,  are  God's; 

but  lie 
earth  to  men's  sons  hath  giv'n. 

17  The  dead,  nor  who  to^silence  go, 

God's  praise  do  not  record. 

18  Bnt  henceforth  we  for  ever  will 

bless  God.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM    1 16. 

I  LOVE  the  Lord,  because  my  voice 
and  prayers  he  did  hear. 

2  I,  while  1  live,  will  call  on  him, 

vvJio  bow'd  to  me  his  ear. 

3  Of  death  the  cords  and -sorrows  did 

about  me  compass  round, 
The  pains  of  hell  took  hold  on  me : 
1  grief  and  trouble  found. 

4  Upon  the  name  of  God  the  Lord 

tlien  did  I  call,  and  say, 
Deliver  thou  my  soul,  O  Lord, 
1  do  thee  humbly  pray. 

5  God  merciful  and  righteous  is, 

yea,  gracious  is  our  Lord. 

6  God  saves  the  meek:  I  was  brought  low, 

he  did  me  help  atford. 

7  O  thou  my  soul,  do  thou  return 

unto  thy  quiet  rest ; 
For  largely,  lo,  the  Lord  to  thee 
his  bounty  hath  e.\prest. 

8  For  my  distressed  soul  from  death 

deiiver'd  was  by  thee  ; 
Thou  didst  my  mourning  eyes  from  tears, 
my  feet  from  falling,  free. 


PSALM  CXVII.  221 

D  I  in  the  land  of  tliose  that  live 
will  walk  the  Lord  before. 

10  I  did  believe,  therefore  I  spake: 

I  was  afflicted  sore. 

11  I  said,  when  I  was  in  my  haste, 

that  all  men  liars  be. 

12  What  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord 

for  all  his  gifts  to  me  ? 

13  I'll  of  salvation  take  the  cup, 

ou  God's  name  will  I  call. 

14  I'll  pay  my  vows  now  to  tlie  Lord 

before  his  people  all. 

15  Doar  in  God's  sight  is  his  saints'  death, 
lli     Thy  servant.  Lord,  am  I; 

Thy  servant  sure,  thine  handmaid's  son : 
my  bands  thou  didst  untie. 

17  Thank-ofF'rings  I  to  thee  will  give, 

and  on  God's  name  will  call. 

18  I'll  pay  my  vows  now  to  the  Lord 

before  his  pf  ople  all : 

19  Within  the  courts  of  God's  own  house, 

within  the  midst  of  thee, 
O  city  of  Jerusalem. 
Praise  to  the  Lord  give  ye. 

PSALM    1 17. 

OGIVE  ye  praise  unto  the  Lord, 
all  nations  that  be  : 
Likewise,  ye  people  all,  accord 
his  name  to  magnify. 
y  For  threat  to  us-ward  ever  are 
Ills  loving  kindnesses: 
His  truth  endures  for  evermore. 
The  Lord  O  do  ye  bless. 


2-22  PSALM  cxviir. 

PSALM   118. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good: 
Jiis  mercy  lastctli  tmr. 

2  Let  those  of  Israel  now  say, 

his  mercy  I'aiit-tii  never. 

3  Now  let  tlie  hovise  of  Aaron  say, 

his  mercy  lasteth  ever. 

4  J^et  those  that  fear  tl)e  Lord  now  say, 

ilis  mercy  faileth  never. 

5  I  in  distress  call'd  on  the  Lord: 

tlie  Lord  did  answer  me. 
He  ill  a  larjre  piacr  did  lue  set, 

front  troiili;*'  'ii;'.!!-^  nii'  free. 
f)  Tile  niiL'hty  Loni  is  on  my  side; 

!  V.  ill  not  he  afraid: 
F'/r  any  tiling  that  man  can  do 

1  shall  not  be  dismay'd. 

7  The  Lord  doth  take  my  part  with  them 

that  help  to  succour  me  ; 
T!ierefore  on  tliose  that  do  me  hate 
I  my  desire  shall  see. 

8  Better  it  is  to  trust  in  God 

than  trust  in  man's  defence ; 

9  Better  to  trust  in  God,  than  make 

princes  our  confidence. 

10  The  nations,  joining  all  in  one, 

did  compass  me  about ; 
But  in  the  Lord's  most  holy  name 

I  sliall  them  all  root  out. 
il  Tiiey  compass'd  me  about ;  I  say, 

they  compass'd  me  about: 
But  in  the  Lord's  most  holy  name 

I  shall  them  all  iof)t  out 


PSALM  CXVIII.  223 

Like  bees  they  conipass'd  nie  about; 

like  unto  tlionis  that  flame 
Thej'  quenched  are  :  for  them  simll  I 

destroy  in  God's  own  name. 

13  Thou  .*ore  hast  thrust,  that  I  miglit  fall ; 

but  my  Lord  helped  me. 

14  God  my  salvation  is  bt-come, 

my  strength  and  song  is  he. 

15  In  dweUings  of  the  righteous 

is  heard  the  melody 
Of  joy  and  health :  the  Lord's  right  hand 
doth  ever  valiantly. 

16  The  right  hand  of  the  mighty  Loid 

exalted  is  on  high  ; 
The  right  hand  of  the  miglity  Lord 
doth  ever  valiantly. 

17  I  shall  not  die,  but  live,  and  shall 

the  works  of  God  discover. 

18  The  Lord  hath  me  chastised  sore, 

but  n.ot  to  death  giv'u  over 

19  O  set  ye  open  unto  me 

the  gates  of  righteousness  ; 
Then  wiU  I  enter  into  them, 
and  I  tile  Lord  will  bless. 

20  This  is  the  gate  of  God,  by  it 

the  just  shall  enter  in. 

21  Thee  will  I  praise,  for  thou  me  heard'st, 

and  hast  my  safety  been. 

22  That  stone  is  made  head-corner  stone, 

which  builders  did  despise  : 

23  This  is  the  doing  of  the  Lord, 

and  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

24  This  is  the  day  God  made,  in  it 

we'll  joy  triumphantly. 


224  PSALM  CXIX. 

25  Save  now,  I  pray  thee,  Lord :  I  pray, 

send  now  prosperity. 
28  Blessed  is  lie  in  God's  great  name 

that  conieth  us  to  save : 
We,  from  the  house  which  to  the  Lord 

pertains,  you  blessed  have. 

27  God  is  tlie  Lord,  who  unto  us 

hath  made  light  to  arise: 

Bind  ye  unto  the  altar's  horns 

with  cords  the  sacrifice. 

28  Thou  art  my  God,  I'll  thee  exalt; 

my  God,  I  will  thee  praise. 

29  Give  thanks  to  God,  for  he  is  good  ; 

his  mercy  lasts  always. 

PSALM    119. 

ALEPH.     The  \st  Part. 

LESSED  are  thev  that  undefil'd, 


B 


and  straight  are  in  the  way  ; 
Who  in  the  Lord's  most  holy  law 
do  walk,  and  do  not  stray. 

2  Blessed  are  they  who  to  observe 

his  statutes  are  inclin'd ; 
And  who  do  seek  the  living  God 
with  their  whole  heart  and  mind. 

3  Such  in  his  ways  do  walk,  and  they 

do  no  jniquity. 

4  Thou  hast  commanded  us  to  keep 

thy  precepts  carefully. 

5  O  that  thy  statutes  to  observe 

thou  would'st  my  ways  direct! 

6  Then  shall  I  not  be  sham'd,  when  I 

thy  precepts  all  respect. 


PSALM  CXIX.  2?5 

7  Then  with  intejirity  of  heart 

thee  will  I  praise  and  Ijless, 
When  I  the  judfrments  all  have  ieam'd 
of  tliv  pure  ri^hieoiisiiess. 

8  Tliat  I  will  keep^thy  siaiutes  all 

fiinily  resolv'd  have  I : 
O  do  not  tlien,  most  giacious  God, 
forsake  me  utterly. 

BETH.     The  2rf  Fart. 

9  By  what  means  shall  a  young  man  learn 

I'.is  way  to  purify  ? 
If  he  according  to  iljy  word 
thereto  attentive  he. 

10  Unfeicnedly  thee  have  I  sought 

witli  all  my  soul  an<l  Jieart : 
O  let  nie  not  from  the  lifiht  path 
of  thy  commands  dipart. 

11  Thv  word  I  in  mv  i.eart  have  hid, 

that  I  ofiend  not  thee. 

12  O  Lord,  thou  ever  bisjssed  art; 

thy  statutes  teach  thou  me. 

13  The  judgments  of  ihy  mouth  each  one 

my  lips  declared  have. 

14  More  joy  thy  testimonies'  way 

than  riches  all  me  gave. 

15  I  will  thy  holy  precepts  make 

my  meditation ; 
And  carefully  I  '11  have  respect 
unto  thy  waj^s  each  oii" 

16  Ujjon  thy  statutes  my  deiigllt 

shall  constantly  be  set : 
And  hy  thy  grace,  I  never  wilt 
thy  holy  word  forget. 
2F 


226  PSAL5I  CXIX. 

GIMEL.     The  3d  Part. 

17  With  me  thy  servant,  in  thy  grace, 

deal  bountifully,  Lord ; 
That,  by  thy  favour,  I  may  live, 
Slid  duly  keep  thy  word. 

18  Open  mine  eyes  that  of  thy  law 

the  wonders  I  may  see. 

19  I  am  a  stranger  on  this  earth ; 

hide  not  tliy  laws  from  me. 

20  My  soul  within  me  breaks,  and  doth 

much  fainting  still  endure, 
Through  lonsing  tJiat  it  hath  all  limes 
unto  thy  judsments  pure. 

21  Thou  hast  rebuk'd  the  cursed  proud, 

who  from  thy  precepts  i?vverve. 

22  Reproach  and  slmme  reuiove  from  me 

for  I  thy  laws  observe. 

23  Against  me  princes  spake  with  spite, 

while  they  in  council  sat : 
But  1,  thy  servant,  did  upon 
thy  statutes  ineiliiate. 

24  My  coniiort,  and  ir.y  heart's  delight, 

t'liv  tcstJniniiies  he; 
And  they,  in  all  my  doubts  and  fears 
are  counsellors  to  nie. 
DALETH.      T!ie  4th  Part. 

25  My  soul  to  dust  cleaves:  quicken  me 

accordiiiL'  to  tliv  word. 
2G  My  vvavs  !  show'd,  and  me  thou  hear 

ieacli  me  thy  statutes,  Tjord. 
?7  The  way  of  thy  coniniandements 

make  me  aright  to  know  ; 
So  all  thv  works,  that  wondrous  ar ; 

Ishallto  others  show 


PSALM  CXIX.  227 

28  My  soul  doth  melt,  .and  drop  awaj-, 

for  hea\  iiiess  and  grief: 
To  me,  according  to  thy  word, 
give  strength  and  send  relief. 

29  From  me  the  wicked  way  of  lies 

let  far  removed  be  ; 
And  graciously  thy  holy  law 
do  thou  grant  unto  me. 

30  I  chosen  have  the  perfect  way 

of  truth  and  verity : 
Thy  judgments,  lliat  most  righteous  are, 
before  me  laid  have  I. 

31  I  to  thy  teshmonies  cleave  ; 

shame  do  not  on  me  cast. 

32  I  '11  run  thy  precepts'  way,  when  thou 

my  heart  enlarged  hast.' 

HE.     The  5th  Part. 

33  Teach  me,  O  Lord,  the  perfect  way 

of  thy  precepts  divine, 

And  to  observe  it  to  the  end 

I  sha'l  my  heart  incline. 

34  Give  understanding  unto  me, 

so  keep  ihy  law  shall  I ; 
Yea,  ev'n  with  my  whole  heart  I  shall 
observe  it  carefully. 

35  In  thy  law's  path  make  me  to  go  ; 

for  I  delight  therein. 
30  My  heart  unto  thy  testimonies, 

and  not  to  greed,  incline. 
37  Turn  thou  away  my  sight  and  ej'ea 

from  viewing  vanity ; 
And  in  thy  good  and  holy  way 

be  pleas'd  to  quicken  me. 


223  PSALM  CXIX. 

38  Confirm  to  me  tliy  gracious  word, 

which  I  (lid  oladly  hear, 
Ev'n  to  thy  serv.iiit,  Lord,  who  is 
devoted  to  tliy  fear. 

39  Turn  thou  away  my  fear'd  reproach; 

for  good  I'ly  jadjiinents  be. 

40  Lo,  for  thy  pvcfipis  I  have  loiig'd  ; 

iii  thy  tnitl!  (j'.n-k'jii  me. 

VAU-      The  Cuh  Part. 

41  Let  thy  sweet  mercies  also  come 

aiid  visit  i!ie,  O  Lord  ; 

Ev'n  tiiy  beuigii  salvation, 

according  to  thy  word. 

42  So  shall  I  have  wherewith  I  may 

ffive  him  an  answer  just, 
Who  spitefully  reproacheth  me; 
for  in  thy  word  I  trust. 

43  The  word  of  truth  out  of  my  mouth 

take  thou  not  uUerly  ; 
For  on  thy  jiuismeiits  righteous 
njy  hope  doth  still  rely. 

44  So  shall  I  kee[),  for  evermore, 

thy  law  continually. 

45  And,  siih  that  I  thy  precepts  seek, 

I  '11  walk  at  liberty. 

46  I  'U  speak  thy  word  to  k!n<;s,  and  I 

with  sliame  shall  not  be  niov'd; 

47  And  will  deliglu  myself  always 

in  thy  laws  wliich  I  lov'd. 

48  To  thy  commandments  which  I  lov'd, 

my  hands  lift  up  I  will ; 
Aod  I  will  also  meditate 
upon  thy  statutes  still 


PSALM  CXIX.  229 

ZAIN.     Tke  1th  Part. 
4S  Prmcniber,  Lord,  tJiy  gi  acinus  word 
thoi!  to  liiy  servant  spake, 
Wiiich,  for  a  grourd  of  my  sure  hope, 
iliou  causedst  me  to  take. 
511  'i'tiis  word  of  thine  my  comfort  is 
in  mine  afHirtioM : 
Fi).-  in  my  straiLs  I  am  revdv'd 
b\'  tliis  thy  word  alone. 

51  The  men  whose  hearts  with  pride  are 

stuff'd, 
did  greatly  me  deride  : 
Yet  from  thy  straight  commandements 
I  have  not  turn'd  aside. 

52  Thy  judgments  righteous,  O  Lord, 

which  thou  of  old  forth  gave, 
I  did  remember,  asid  myself 
by  I  hem  comforted  Iiave. 

53  riorror  took  hold  on  nie,  because 

ill  men  thy  iaw  forsake. 

54  I  in  my  house  of  pilgrimage 

thy  laws  nsy  songs  An  make.  * 

55  Thy  name  by  night,  Lo-d,  I  did  mind, 

and  i  have  kept  thy.Jaw. 

56  Ar:d  this  1  had,  because  thy  word 

I  kept,  and  stood  in  awe. 
CHETH.     The  Wi  Part. 

57  Thou  my  sure  portion  art  alone, 

wliicli  I  did  choose,  O  Lord  : 
I  have  resolv'd,  aiid  .-aid,  that  I 

would  keep  thy  holy  word. 
53  With  my  whole  heart  I  did  entreat 

thy  face  and  favour  free : 
According  to  thy  gracious  word 

be  nierciftil  to  me. 


230  PSALM  CXIX. 

50  I  thonsht  upon  my  former  ways, 
^nd  did  my  life  well  try  ; 
And  to  thy  testimonies  pure, 
my  feet  then  turned  I. 

60  1  did  not  stay,  nor  linger  long, 

as  riiose  that  slothful  are ; 
But  haslily  thy  laws  to  keep 
myself  1  did  prepare. 

61  Bands  of  ill  men  me  rolib'd  ;  yet  I 

thy  precepts  did  not  slight. 
6-2  I  '11  rise  at  midnight  thee  to  praise, 
ev'n  for  thy  Judgments  riglit. 

63  I  am  companion  to  all  those 

who  fear,  and  thee  obey. 

64  O  Lord,  thy  mercy  fills  the  earth: 

teach  me  thy  laws  1  pray. 

TETH.     The  9th  Part. 

65  Well  hast  thou  with  thy  servant  dealt 

as  tliou  didst  promise  give. 

66  Good  jud'j.nsfnt!ne  and  knowledge  teach: 

for  I  tliy  word  believe. 

67  I?re  1  afflicted  was  T  stray'd  ; 

but  now  1  keep  thy  word. 
6g  Both  good  thou  art,  and  L'ood  thou  do'st: 

teach  me  thy  statutes.  Lord. 
GO  The  men  that  are  puff' d  up  with  pride 
against  me  fors'd  a  lie ; 
Yet  thy  commandetnents  observe- 
with  my  whole  heart  will  L 
70  Their  Iu"arts,   thro'    worldly  ease    and 
wealth, 
as  fat  as  grease  they  be : 
But  in  thy  holy  law  I  take 
delight  xoutinuaily   • 


PSALM  CXIX.  23 

71  It  hath  been  very  good  for  me 

that  i  afflicted  was, 
That  I  niiuht  well  instructed  be, 
and  learn  thy  holy  laws. 

72  The  word  that  conjcth  from  thy  nsoutfi 

is  better  unto  me 
Than  many  thousands  and  great  sums 
of  gold  and  silver  be. 

JOD.     The  ie?A  Part. 

73  Thou  nrad'st  and  fashion'dst  me:   C 

laws 
to  know,  give  wisdom,  Lord  : 

74  So  who  thee  fear,  shall  joy  to  see 

me  trusting  in  thy  word. 

75  That  very  riglit  thy  judgments  are 

I  know,  and  do  confess  ; 
And  that  thou  hast  afflicted  me 
in  truth  and  faithfulness. 

76  O  let  thy  kindness  merciful, 

I  pray  tliee,  comfort  me, 
As  to  thy  servant  faithfully 

was  promised  by  thee.  * 

77  And  let  thy  tender  mercies  come 

to  me,  that  I  may  live  ; 

Because  thy  holy  laws  to  me 

sweet  deiectation  give. 

78  Lord,  let  the  proud  ashamed  be  ; 

for  they,  without  a  cause, 
With  me  perversely  dealt:  but  I 
will  muse  upon  thy  laws. 

79  Let  such  as  fear  thee,  aiid  havekr*) 

thy  statutes,  turn  to  me. 

80  My  heart  let  in  thy  laws  be  tcf  ivi 

that  sham'd  I  never  be. 


232  PSALM  CXIX. 

CAPH.     The  Mth  Part. 
81  Mj'  sou!  for  thy  salvation  i'iunts ; 

yet  I  thy  word  believe. 
B2  Mine  eyes  fail  for  thy  word :  1  say, 

wlj«ii  will  thou  comfort  eive  1 
%  For  like  a  buttie  I  'm  become, 

that  in  the  siiioke  is  b.et,; 
I'm  black,  and  parch'd  with  grief;  yell 

lliy  statutes  not  forget. 
B4  Kow  many  are  thy  servant's  days  7 

wj'.ni  wilt  thou  execute 
Just  Judjrnient  on  these  wicked  nieu 

that  do  me  licistcute  ? 
65  The  proud  liav:' !;iiL'''<I  pits  forme, 

wjiicli  is  a;.';ii;;:-:  .i:\'  i.-iws. 
B8  Thy  words  all  taitliful  are:  lielp  me, 

pursu'd  without  a  cause. 

87  They  so  consum'd  me,  that  on  earth 

my  life  they  scarce  did  leave  : 
Thy  precepts  yet  forsook  I  not, 
but  close  to  them  did  cleave. 

88  After  thy  loving-kindness,  Lord, 

me  quicken,  and  preserve: 
Tlie  testimony  of  Ihy  mouth 
so  shall  I  still  observe. 

LAMED.     The  12th  Part. 

89  Thy  \^■or,■1  for  ever  is,  O  Lord, 

ill  hcii'vn  sc;!!<'!'  last: 

90  UriJo  ;,l!rcn"ra'ioi!s 

thy  raithfiWiiessdoth  last: 
The  earth  thou  hast  established, 
arui  it  abides  by  thee. 

91  This  day  tliey  stand  as  thou  orddia'st; 

for  all  liiy  servants  be. 


PSALM  CXIX  233 

92  Unless  in  thy  most  perfect  law 

my  soul  delights  had  Ibinid, 
I  should  have  perished,  when  as 
my  troubles  did  abound. 

93  Thy  precepts  I  will  ne'er  forpct ; 

they  ijuick'niug  to  me  brouiiht. 

94  Lord,  I  am  tliine,  O  save  thou  me : 

thy  precepts  I  have  sought. 

95  For  me  the  wicked  have  laid  wait, 

me  seeking  to  destroy: 
But  I  ttiy  testimonies  true 

consider  will  with  joy. 
9G  An  end  of  all  perfection 

here  have  I  seen,  O  God  : 
But  as  for  thy  commaiKlement, 

it  is  exceeding  broad. 

MEM.     The  nth  Part. 

97  O  how  I  love  thy  law !  it  is 

my  study  all  the  day. 

98  It  niakes  me  wiser  than  my  foes : 

for  it  doth  with  me  stay. 

99  Than  all  my  teachers  now  I  have 

more  understanding  far ; 
Because  my  meditation 
thy  testimonies  are. 

100  In  understanding  I  excel 

those  that  are  ancients  ; 

For  I  endeavoured  to  keep 

all  thy  commaudemcnts. 

101  My  feel  from  each  ill  way  T  stay'd, 

that  I  niis;ht  keep  thy  word. 

102  I  from  thy  jndfrmentshaveno;  suerv'tl; 

for  thou  iiasl  tatjghl  me,  Lord. 
2G' 


234  PSALM  CXIX. 

:i03  How  sweet  unto  my  taste,  O  Lord, 
are  all  thy  words  of  triitli ! 
Yea,  I  dn  find  tlioin  sweeter  far 
than  honey  to  my  month. 
^•04  I  throii;:!!  thy  pncepts,  that  are  pure, 
do  uH(i<Tsi;iii(Uii<;  get: 
I  lheret;)re  ev'iy  way  that  '-s  false 
with  all  niy  heart  do  hate. 

NUN.     The  14th  Part. 
705  Thy  word  is  to  my  feet  a  lamp, 

and  to  my  patii  a  light. 
JO!)  I  sworn  have,  and  I  will  perform, 

to  keep  thy  judsmfiits  right. 
107  I  am  wi!h  sore  aflliction 

ev'n  overwlielm'd,  O  Lord: 
In  mercy  raise  and  qnicken  me, 
according  to  thy  word. 

103  T'm"  fn-e-will-olf' rings  of  my  moiitl 
ar(;('[)t,  I  thee  beseech : 
And  nnro  mc,  thy  servant,  Lord, 
tiiy  judgments  clearly  teacli. 
109  Though  still  my  sonl  be  in  my  hniv: 
thy  laws  I  'II  not  forget. 
X)  I  err'd  not  from  them,  though  for  X 
the  wicked  snares  did  set. 

I  of  thy  testimonies  have 

above  all  things  made  choice, 
To  be  my  heritage  for  ay ; 

for  they  my  heart  rejoice. 

carefully  inclined  have 

my  heart  still  to  attend, 
That  I  thy  statutes  may  perfortj 

alway  unto  tlie  end. 


PSALM  CXIX.  235 

SAMECH.     The  ISth  Part. 

13  I  hate  the  thoughts  of  vanity  : 

but  love  thy  la\^-  do  I. 

14  l\Iy  shield  and  hiding-place  thou  art: 

I  on  tliy  word  rely. 

115  Ail  ye  that  evil-doers  are, 

from  nie  depart  away  ; 
For  the  coniniandnients  of  my  God, 
I  purpose  to  obey. 

116  According  to  thy  faithful  word 

uphold  and  'stabiish  me, 
That  I  may  live  ;  and  of  my  hope 
ashamed  never  be. 

117  Hfild  thou  me  up,  so  shall  I  be 

in  peace  and  safety  still : 
And  to  thy  statutes  have  respect 
continually  I  will. 

118  Thou  tread's!  down  all  thatlove  tostrny; 

false  their  deceit  doth  prove. 

119  Levvd  men,  like  dross,  away  thouputt'st, 

therefore  thy  law  I  love. 

120  For  fear  of  thee  mv  very  flesh 

doth  trenihle,  all  dismay'd  ; 
And  of  thy  righteous  judgments,  Loid, 
my  soul  is  uuich  afraid. 

AIX.     The  lUh  Part. 

121  To  a!.!  men  I  have  jndinnent  done, 

performing  justice  ritiht: 
Then  let  me  not  be  left  unto 
my  fierce  oppressors'  might. 

122  For  good  unto  thy  servant.  Lord, 

thy  servant's  surety  be : 
From  the  oppression  oi'  the  proud 
do  thou  deliver  ine  ~^ 


236  PSALM  CXIX 

123  Mine  eyes  do  fail  with  looking  long 

for  tliy  salvation, 
The  word  of  lliy  pure  righteousness 

while  I  do  vv;iil  upon. 
1-21  In  mercy  with  tliy  servant  deal, 

thy  laws  me  teach  aiid  show. 
125  I  am  thy  servant ;  wisdom  give, 

that  I  thy  laws  may  know. 

12G  'Tis  time  thou  work.  Lord;  for  they 
have 
made  void  thy  law  divine. 
127  Therefore  thy  precepts  more  I  love 

than  gold,  yea,  gold  most  fine. 
123  Concerniiia;  all  thing  thy  commands 
all  right  J  judge  therefore  ; 
And  ev'ry  false  and  wicked  way 
I  perfectly  abhor. 

PE.     The  llth  Part. 

129  Thy  statutes,  liOrd,  are  wonderful : 

my  soul  them,  keeps  with  care. 

130  The  entrance  of  thy  word  gives  light, 

makes  wise  who  simple  are. 

131  ^ly  mouth  I  have  wide  opened, 

and  panted  earnestly, 
Whi'e  after  thy  commandementa 
I  long'd  exceedingly. 

132  Look  on  me,  Lord,  and  merciful 

do  thou  unto  me  prove. 
As  thou  art  wont  to  do  to  those 
thy  name  who  truly  love. 

133  O  let  my  footsteps  in  thy  word 

aright  still  order'd  he: 
Let  no  iniquity  obtain 
dominion  over  me. 


PSAL3I  CXIX.  237 

134  From  man's  oppression  save  Ihou  me : 

so  keep  thy  laws  I  will. 

135  Tliy  face  make  on  thy  servant  shine: 

i<"ach  me  thy  statutes  still. 

13'3  Rivers  of  waters  from  mine  eyes 

(lid  run  down,  when  1  saw 

How  wicked  men  run  on  in  sin, 

and  do  not  keep  thy  law. 

TSADDI.     The  \fth  Part. 

137  O  Lord,  thou  art  most  righteous ; 

thy  judgments  are  upright. 

138  'J'hy  testimonies  thou  command'st 

most  faithful  are  and  right. 

139  My  zeal  hath  ev'n  consumed  me, 

because  mine  enemies 
Thy  holy  words  forgotten  have, 
and  do  thy  laws  despise. 

140  Thy  word's  most  pure  ;  therefore  on  it 

thy  servant's  love  is  set. 

141  Small,  and  desj.'is'd  I  am  ;  yet  I 

thy  precepts  tiot  forget. 

142  Thy  righteousness  is  righteousness 

which  ever  doth  endure: 

Thy  holy  law.  Lord,  also  is 

tiie  very  trutli  most  pure. 

143  Trouble  and  ansrnish  have  me  found 

and  taken  huld  on  me; 
Vi't  in  my  trouble  my  delight  * 
tliv  ji'.st  cnininaudm.enis  be. 

144  r/'Mual  rigli^i.'cusnc^s  is  in 

liiy  testimonies  all : 
Loid,  to  me  tuidersranding  give, 
ai:d  ever  live  1  siiall. 


238  PSALM  CXIX. 

KOPH.     The  19fA  Part. 

145  Witli  my  whole  lieart  I  cried,  Lord,  hear: 

I  will  Ihj^  word  obey. 

146  I  cried  to  thee  ;  save  me,  and  I 

will  keep  thy  laws  alway. 

147  I  of  the  morniuii  did  prevent 

the  dawning,  and  did  cry ;  i 

For  all  mine  expectation 
did  on  thy  •ord  rely. 

148  Mine  eyes  did  timeously  prevent 

the  watches  of  the  nijilit. 
That  in  thy  word  wit!i  careful  mind 
then  meditate  I  might. 

149  After  thy  loving-kindness  hear 

my  voice,  that  calls  on  thee ; 
According  to  thy  judgment,  Lord, 
revive  and  quicken  me. 

150  Wlio  follow  mischief,  they  draw  nigh : 

tliey  from  thy  law  are  far. 
131  But  tliou  art  near.  Lord  ;  most  firm  truth] 

all  thy  commandmeius  are. 
153  As  for  thy  testimonies  all, 
of  old  this  have  I  tried, 
That  thou  hast  surely  founded  them 
for  ever  to  abide. 
RESH.     The  <iOth  Part. 

153  Consider  mine  affliction, 

in  safety  do  me  set : 

Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  for  I 

thy  law  do  not  forcet. 

154  After  thy  word  revive  thou  me : 

save  me,  and  plead  my  caui^e. 

155  Salvation  is  from  sinners  far ; 

for  they  seek  not  thy  laws. 


PSALM  CXIX.  239 

156  O  Lord,  both  great  and  manifold 

thy  teiider  mercies  be : 
According  to  thy  judL-.-riehts  just 
revive  and  quicken  me. 

157  My  persecutors  many  are, 

and  foes  that  do  combine : 

Yet  from  thy  testimonies  pure 

my  heart  "dotli  not  decUne. 

158  I  saw  transgressors,  and  was  griev'd: 

for  thev  keep  not  thy  word. 

159  See  how"  I  love  thy  law  !  as  thou 

art  kind,  me  quicken,  Lord. 

160  From  the  beginning  all  thy  word 

hath  been  most  true  and  sure: 
Thy  righteous  judgments  ev'ry  one 
for  evermore  endure. 

SCHIN.     The '2\st  Part. 

161  Princes  have  persecuted  me, 

although  Jio  cause  they  saw 

But  still  of  thy  most  holy  word. 

my  heart  doili  stand  in  awe. 

162  I  at  thy  word  rejoice,  as  one 

of  spoil  that  finds  great  store. 

163  Thy  law  I  love ;  but  lying  all 

I  "hate  and  do  abhor. 

164  Sev'n  times  a-day  it  is  my  care 

to  sive  due  praise  to  thee ; 
Because  of  all  thy  judgments,  Lord, 
which  rishteous  ever  be. 

165  Great  peace  have  they  who  love  tJ 

laws ; 
offence  they  shall  have  none. 

166  I  hop'd  for  thy  salvation.  Lord, 

aiid  thy  coniiuajids  have  done 


240  PSALM  CXIX. 

167  My  soul  thy  testimonies  pure 
observed  carefully ; 
In  tiiCiii  my  heart  is  set,  aud  them 
1  love  exceedingly. 
1G8  T]!y  testimonies  aiid  iliy  hiv^s 
1  kept  with  special  care ; 
For  all  my  works  a.'.iti  ways  each  one 
before  thee  open  are. 

TAU.     The  22d  Part. 

169  O  let  my  earnest  pray'r  and  cry 

come  near  before  thee,  Lord: 
Give  u:;d:-!-r;i'i-lni7  unto  me, 

170  Let  ni.  :    .;  ;^  .  .',■  ;!;efc  come: 

aftei  i;.;-.   Wi.iu  iiie  nee. 

171  My  lips  siiall  utter  praise,  wlien  tliou 

hast  taught  thy  laws  to  me. 

172  My  tongue  of  thj'  most  blessed  word 

shall  speak,  and  it  confess: 
Because  all  thy  commandements 
are  perfect  righteousness. 

173  Let  thy  stron<:  hand  make  Iielp  to  me : 

thy  prerepis  are  my  choice. 

174  I  lon^'d  for  thy  salvation,  Lead, 

and  in  thy  law  rejoice. 

175  O  let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall 

give  praises  unto  thee  ; 
And  let  thy  judgments  gracious 
b:-  helpful  unto  me. 

176  I,  like  a  lost  sheep,  went  astraj'; 

tiiy  servant  seek  aud  find  :  . 
For  thy  commands  I  sulTer'u  not 
to  slip  out  of  my  miiid 


PSALMS  CXX,  CXXI.  241 

PSALM   120. 

IN  my  distress  to  God  I  cried, 
and  he  jravo  ear  to  me. 

2  From  lying  lips,  and  guileful  tongue, 

O  Lord,  my  soul  set  free. 

3  What  shall  be  giv'n  thee  7  or  wliat  sliaL 

be  done  to  thee,  false  tongue  7 

4  Ev'n  burning  coals  of  juniper, 

sharp  arrows  of  the  strong 

5  Wo's  me  that  I  in  Meshech  am 

a  sojourner  so  long  ; 
That  i  in  tabernacles  dwell 
toKedar  that  belong. 

6  My  soul  with  him  that  hateth  peace 

hath  long  a  dweller  been. 

7  I  am  for  peace :  but  when  1  speak, 

for  battle  they  are  keen 

PSALM    121. 

I  TO  the  hills  will  lift  mine  eyes, 
from  whence  doth  come  mine  ai-!. 

2  My  safety  cometh  from  the  Lord, 

who  hiav'n  and  earth  hath  made. 

3  Thy  foot  he'll  not  let  slide,  nor  will 

he  slumber  that  thee  keeps. 

4  Behold,  he  that  keeps  Israel, 

he  slumbers  not,  nor  sleeps. 

5  The  Lord  thee  keeps ;  the  Lord  ihy  sha^« 

on  thv  riaht  hand  doth  stay  : 

6  The  moon  by  night  thee  shall  not  smite, 

nor  yet  the  sun  by  day. 

7  The  Lord  shaV:  keep  thy  soul ;  lie  shall 

preserve  thee  from  all  ill. 

8  Henceforth  thy  going  oul  and  in 

God  keep  for  e  /er  will. 
2H 


242       PSALMS  CXXII,  CXXIII. 

PSALM    122. 

IJOY'D  v.'Iien  to  the  house  of  God, 
Go  up,  they  said  to  nie. 
B  Jorusaleni,  witliin  thy  gates 
our  feet  siiall  standing  be. 
3  Jerus'lein,  as  a  city,  is 

compactly  built  together : 

1  Unto  that  place  the  tribes  go  up, 

the  tribes  of  God  go  thither. 
To  Isr'el's  testimony,  there 
to  God's  name  thanks  to  pay. 

5  For  thrones  of  judgment,  ev'n  the  thrones 

of  David's  house  there  stay. 

6  Pray  that  Jerusalem  may  have 

peace  and  felicity : 
Let  them  that  love  thee,  and  thy  peace, 
have  still  prosperity. 

7  Therefore  I  wish,  that  peace  may  still, 

within  thy  wails  remain. 
And  f  ver  may  tliy  palaces 
prosperity  retain. 

8  Now  for  my  friends  and  brethren's  sakes. 

Peace  be  in  thee  Pll  say. 

9  And  for  the  house  of  God  our  Lord, 

I'll  seek  thy  good  alway. 

PSALM    123. 

OTHOU,  that  dwellest  in  the  heav'ns, 
I  lift  mine  eyes  to  thee. 

2  Behold,  as  servants'  eyes  do  look 

their  masters'  hand  to  see ; 
As  handmaid's  eyes  her  mistress'  hand; 

so  do  our  eyes  attend 
Upon  the  Lord  our  God,  until 

to  us  he  mercy  seiid. 


PSALM  CXXIV.  243 

3  O  liOrd,  to  us  be  gracious, 

unto  us  gracious  be  ; 
Because  replenisli'd  with  contempt 
exceedingly  are  we. 

4  Our  soui  is  fiH'd  with  scorn  of  those 

that  at  their  ease  abide, 
And  with  tlie  insolent  contempt 
of  those  that  swell  in  pride. 

PSALM    124. 

HAD  not  the  Lord  been  on  our  side, 
may  Israel  now  say; 

2  Had  not  the  Lord  been  on  our  side, 

when  men  rose  us  to  slay: 

3  They  had  us  swallow'd  quick,  when  as 

their  wrath  'gainst  us  did  flame  : 

4  Waters  had  cover'd  us,  our  soul 

had  sunk  beneath  the  stream. 

5  Then  had  the  waters,  swelling  high, 

over  our  soul  made  way. 

6  Eless'd  be  the  Lord,  who  to  their  teeth 

us  gave  not  for  a  prey. 

7  Our  soul's  escaped,  as  a  bird 

out  of  the  fowler's  snare  ; 
The  snare  asunder  broken  is, 
and  we  escaped  are. 

8  Our  sure  and  all-sufficient  help 

is  in  JEHOVAH'S  name; 
His  name  who  did  the  heav'n  create, 
and  who  the  earth  did  frame. 


N 


Another  of  the  same. 
OW  Israel 

may  say,  and  that  truly, 
If  that  the  Lord 
had  not  our  cause  maintaln'd ; 


244  PSALM  CXXIV. 

2  If  that  the  Lord 

had  not  our  right  sustain'd, 
When  cruel  men 

aijauist  us  furiously 
Rose  up  in  wrath, 

to  make  of  us  their  prey  ; 

3  Then  certainly 

they  had  devour' d  us  all, 
And  swailow'd  quick, 

for  aught  that  we  could  deem; 
Such  was  their  rat!;e, 

as  we  mi?ht  well  esteem : 

4  And  as  fierce  Hoods 

before  lliem  all  things  drown, 
So  had  they  brought 
our  soul  to  death  quite  down. 

5  The  raging  streams, 

with  their  proud  swelling  waves, 
Had  then  our  soul 

o'erwhelmcd  in  the  deep. 
C  But  bless'd  be  God, 

who  doth  us  safely  keep, 
And  hath  not  giv'n 

us  for  a  living  prey 
Unto  their  teeth 

and  bloody  cruelty. 

7  Ev'n  as  a  bird 

out  of  the  fowler's  snare, 
Escapes  away, 

so  is  our  soul  set  free : 
Broke  are  their  nets, 

and  thus  escaped  we. 

8  Therefore  our  help 

is  in  tlie  Lord's  great  name ; 


•        PSALRIS  CXXV,  CXXVI.      245 

Who  heav'n  and  earth 
by  Ms  great  pow'r  did  frame. 

PSALM    125. 

THEY  in  the  Lord  that  firmly  trust 
shall  be  like  Zion  hill, 
Which  at  no  time  can  be  remov'd, 
but  standeih  ever  Ptill. 

2  As  round  about  Jerusalem 

the  mountains  si  and  ahvay, 
The  Lord  his  folk  doth  compass  so 
from  henceforth,  and  for  ay. 

3  For  ill  men's  rod  upon  the  lot 

of  just  men  shall  not  lie ; 
Lest  rigliteous  men  stretch  forth  their 
hands 
unto  iniquity. 

4  Do  thou  to  all  those  tliat  be  good 

th.y  goodness.  Lord,  impart ; 
And  do  thou  good  to  those  that  are 
upright  within  their  heart. 

5  But  as  for  such  as  turn  aside 

after  their  crooked  way, 
God  shall  lead  forth  with  wicked  men: 
on  Isr'el  peace  shall  stay. 

PSALM   126. 
T'^T'HEN  Zion's  bondage  God  turn'd  back» 
V  ?     as  men  that  dreani'd  were  we. 

2  Then  fiird  with  lauiihier  was  our  moulK 

our  tongue  with  melody  ; 
Tiif^y'mongtheheathcn  said,  The  Lord 
groat  things  for  them  lialh  wrought. 

3  Tlie  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us'j 

whence  joy  to  us  is  brought. 


246 

4  As  streams  of  water  in  the  south, 

our  bondage,  Lord,  recall. 

5  Wlio  sow  in  tears,  a  reaping-time 

of  joy  enjoy  they  shall. 
5  TJiat  man  who,  bearing  precious  seed, 
i:i  going  forth  doth  mourn,       ; 
He  doubtless,  bringing  back  his  sheaves, 
rejoicing  shall  return. 

PSALM    127- 

EXCEPT  the  Lord  do  build  the  house 
the  builders  lo^e  their  pain  : 
Except  the  Lord  the  city  keep, 
the  watchmen  watch  in  vain. 

2  'Tis  vain  for  you  to  rise  betimes, 

or  late  from  rest  to  keep, 
To  feed  on  sorrow's  bread :  so  gives 
he  his  beloved  sleep. 

3  Lo,  chiMren  are  God's  heritage; 

the  womb's  fruit  his  reward. 

4  The  sons  of  youth  as  arrows  are, 

for  strong  men's  hands  prepar'd. 

5  O  liappy  is  the  man  that  hath 

his  quiver  fill'd  with  those; 

They  unashamed  in  the  gate 

shall  speak  unto  their  foes. 

PSALM   128. 

rJLESS'D  is  each  one  that  fears  the  Lord, 
!«  and  walketh  in  his  ways : 

2  For  of  thy  labour  thou  shall  eat, 

and  happy  be  always. 

3  Thy  wife  shall,  as  a  fruitful  vine, 

by  thy  house  sides  be  found  ; 
Thy  children,  like  to  olive-plants,, 
about  thy  table  round. 


PSALMS  CXXIX,  CXXX.      24', 

4  Behold,  the  man  that  fears  tlie  Lord 

thus  blessed  shall  he  be. 

5  The  Lord  shall  out  of  Zion  give 

his  blessina  unto  thee : 
Thou  Shalt  Jerus'leni's  good  behold, 
whilst  thou  on  eartli  dost  dwell. 
G  Thou  shalt  thy  children's  children  see, 
and  peace  on  Israel. 

PSALM   129, 

OFT  did  they  vex  nie  from  my  yoiiffi, 
nia\  isr'el  now  declaie; 

2  Oft  did  they  vex  me  from  my  youth ; 

yet  not  victorious  were. 

3  The  plowers  plow'd  upon  my  back  , 

they  long  their  furrows  drew. 

4  The  righteous  Lord  did  cut  the  cords 

of  the  ungodly  crew. 

5  Let  Zion's  haters  all  be  turn'd 

back  with  confusion. 

6  As  grass  on  houses'  tops  ke  they, 

which  fades  ere  it  be  grown  : 

7  Whereof  enough  to  fill  his  hand 

the  mower  cannot  find  ; 
Nor  can  the  ;nan  his  bosom  fill, 
whose  work  is  slieaves  to  bind. 

8  Neither  say  they  who  do  go  by, 

God's  b'Pssing  on  you  rest : 
We  in  the  name  of  God  the  Lord 
do  wish  you  to  be  blest. 

PSALM   130. 

LORD,  from  the  deptlis  to  tliee  T  cried 
i  My  voice,  Lord  do  lliou  iiear  ■ 


248    PSALMS  cxxxi,  cxxxir. 

Unto  my  supplications'  voice 
give  an  alleiitive  ear. 

3  Lord,  who  sliall  stand,  if  thou,  O  Lord, 

should'st  mark  iniquity  7 

4  But  yet  with  thee  forgiveness  is, 

that  fear'd  tJiou  niayest  be. 

5  I  wait  for  God,  my  soul  doth  wail, 

my  hope  is  in  his  word. 

6  More  than  they  that  for  morning  watch 

my  soul  waits  for  the  Lord ; 
I  .s^y,  more  than  they  tliat  do  watch 
the  morning  light  to  see. 

7  Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord, 

for  with  hiai  mercies  be; 
And  plenteous  redemption 
is  ever  found  with  him. 

8  And  from  all  his  iniquities 

he  Isr'el  shall  redeem. 

PSALM    131. 

MY  heart  not  haughty  is,  O  Lord, 
mine  eye#Jiot  lofty  be ; 
Nor  do  I  deal  in  matters  great, 
or  things  too  liigh  for  me. 

2  I  surely  Imve  myself  behav'd 

with  quiet  sp'rit  and  mild, 
As  cliild  of  mother  wean'd ;  my  soul 
is  like  a  weaned  child. 

3  Upon  the  Lord  let  all  the  hope 

of  Israel  rely ; 
Ev'n  from  the"  time  that  present  is 
unto  eternity. 

PSALM    132. 

DAVID,  and  his  afHictions  all 
Lord,  do  thou  ''Jiink  upon  • 


PSALM  CXXXII.  249 

2  How  unto  God  he  swaie,  and  vow'd 

to  Jacob's  mighty  One. 

3  I  will  not  come  within  my  house, 

nor  rest  in  bed  at  all ; 

4  Nor  shall  mine  eyes  take  any  sleep, 

nor  eyelids  slumber  shall ; 

5  Till  for  the  Lord  a  place  I  find, 

where  he  may  make  abode  ; 
A  place  of  habitation 
for  Jacob's  mighty  God. 

6  Lo,  at  the  place  of  Ejjhratah  c. 

of  it  we  understood  ; 
And  we  did  find  it  in  the  fields, 
and  city  of  the  wood. 

7  We'll  go  into  his  tabernacles, 

and  at  his  footstool  bow. 

8  Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy  rest, 

th'  ark  of  thy  strength,  and  thou. 

9  O  let  thy  priests  be  clothed,  Lord, 

with  truth  and  righteousness; 
And  let  all  those  that  are  thy  saints 
shout  loud  for  joyfulrtess. 

10  For  thine  own  servant  David's  sake 

do  not  deny  thy  grace ; 
Nor  of  tliine  own  Anointed  one 
turn  thou  away  tlie  fac?. 

11  The  Lord  in  truth  to  David  sware, 

he  will  not  turn  from  it, 
I  of  thy  body's  fruit  will  make 
upon  thy  throne  to  sit. 

12  My  cov'nant  if  thy  sons  will  keep, 

and  laws  to  them  made  known, 
Their  children  then  shall  also  sit 
for  ever  on  thy  thione. 
21 


250   PSALMS  CXXXIII,  CXXXIV. 

13  For  God  of  Zion  hath  made  choice ; 

there  he  desires  to  dwell. 

14  This  is  my  rest,  here  still  I'll  stay ; 

for  I  do  like  it  well. 

15  Her  food  I'll  greatly  bless  ;  her  poor 

with  bread  will  satisfy. 

16  Her  priests  I'lf  clothe  with  health  ;  her 

saints 
shall  shout  forth  joyfully. 

17  And  there  will  I  make  David's  horn 

to  bud  forth,  pleasantly  : 
For  him  that  mine  Anointed  is 
a  lamp  ordain'd  have  I. 

18  As  with  a  garment  I  will  clothe 

with  shame,  his  en'mies  all ; 
But  yet  the  crown  that  he  doth  wear 
upon  him  flourish  shall. 

PSALM    133. 

BEHOLD,  how  good  a  thing  it  is, 
and  how  becoming  well. 
Together  sucli  as  brethren  are 
in  unity  to  dwell ! 

2  Like  precious  ointment  on  the  head, 

that  down  the  beard  did  flow, 
Ev'n  Aaron*s  beard,  and  to  the  skirts 
did  of  his  garments  go. 

3  As  Hermon's  dew,  the  dew  that  doth 

on  Zion's  hills  descend  : 
For  there  the  blessing  God  commands, 
life  that  shall  never  end. 

PSALM    134. 

BEHOLD,  bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye 
tliat  Ms  attendants  are, 


PSALM  CXXXV.  251 

Ev'n  you  that  in  God's  temple  be, 
and  praise  liiin  nightly  there. 

2  Your  hands  within  God's  holy  place 

lift  up,  and  praise  his  name. 

3  From  Zion  hill  the  Lord  thee  bless, 

that  heav'n  and  earth  did  frame. 

PSALM   135. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.    The  Lord's  name 
praise ; 
his  servants,  praise  ye  God. 

2  Who  stand  in  God's  house,  in  the  courts 

of  our  God  make  abode. 

3  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good  ; 

unto  him  praises  sing : 
Sing  praises  to  his  name,  because   . 
it  is  a  pleasant  thing. 

4  For  Jacob  to  himself  the  Lord 

did  choose  of  his  good  pleasure, 
And  he  hath  chosen  Israel 
for  his  pecuhar  treasure. 

5  Because  1  know  assuredly 

the  Ijord  is  very  great, 
And  that  our  Lord  above  all  gods 
in  glory  hath  his  seat. 

6  Vv^hat  things  soever  pleas'd  the  Lord, 

that  in  theht'av'n  did  he, 
And  in  the  earth,  the  seas,  and  all 
the  places  deep  that  be. 

7  He  from  the  ends  of  earth  doth  make 

the  vapours  to  ascend 
With  rain  he  lightnings  makes,  and  wind 
doth  from  his  treasures  send 


Q52  PSALM  CXXXV. 

S  Egypt's  first-born,  from  man  to  beast, 

9  V.  ho  smote.    Strange  tokens  he 
On  Pharaoti  and  his  sf  rvanis  sent, 

Ez>pt.  in  midst  of  thee. 

10  He  smoie  ffreai  nations,  slew  great  kinp ; 

11  Sihon  of  Heshbon  king, 

And  Os  of  Basijan,  and  to  nought 
did  Canaan's  kingdoms  bring : 
1:2  And  for  a  wealthy  heritage 
their  pleasant  land  he  gave, 

An  heritage  which  Israel, 
his  chosen  folk,  should  bare. 

13  Thy  name,  O  Lord,  shah  slili  endure ; 

and  thy  memorial 
With  honour  shall  continued  be 
to  generations  ail. 

14  For  why?  the  rigliteous  Gfod  will  ju^ge 

his  people  righteously  :  ^ 

Concerning  those  tlsat  do  him  serve, 
himself  repent  will  he. 

15  The  idols  of  the  nations 

of  silver  are  and  gold. 
And  by  the  hands  of  men  is  ma^e 
their  fashion  and  mould. 

Ifi  Mouths  have  they,  but  they  do  not  speak; 
eyes,  but  they  do  not  see  ; 

17  Ears  have  they,  but  hear  not :  and  iu 

their  mouths  no  breaihing  be. 

18  Their  makers  are  like  them  ;  so  are 

all  that  on  tlieni  relv. 

19  O  Isr'efs  house,  bless  God;  bless  God, 

O  Aaron's  family. 

20  O  bless  the  Lord,  of  Levi's  house 

ye  who  his  servants  are ; 


PSALM  CXXXVI.  253 

And  Wess  the  holy  name  of  God, 

all  ye  the  Lord  that  fear. 
21  And  "blessed  be  the  Lord  oar  God 

from  Zion's  holy  hill, 
Who  dwulle'ih  at  Jerusalem. 

The  Lord  O  praise  ye  still. 

PSALM    136. 

GIVE  thanks  to  God,  for  good  is  he: 
for  mercy  hath  he  ever. 
2  Thanks  to  the  God  of  gods  give  ye: 

for  his  grace  faileth  never. 
.3  Tl-.anks  aive  the  Lord  of  lords  unto : 
for  mercy  hath  he  ever. 

4  Who  only  wonders  great  can  do : 

for  his  grace  faileth  never. 

5  Who  by  his  wisdom  made  heav'ns  high  r 

for  mercy  hath  he  ever. 

6  Who  stretch'd  the  earth  above  the  sea : 

for  his  grace  faileth  never. 

7  To  him  that  made  the  great  lights  shine: 

for  mercy  hath  he  ever. 

8  The  sun  to  rule  till  day  decline : 

for  his  grace  faileth  never. 

9  The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  by  night: 

for  mercy  hath  he  ever. 

10  Who Eizypt'stirst-bornkiird outright: 

for  his" grace  faileth  never. 

11  And  Isr'el  brought  from  Egypt  land : 

for  mercy  hath  he  ever. 

12  With  stretch'd  out  arm,  and  with  strong 

hand : 
for  his  grace  faileth  never. 

13  By  whom  the  Red  sea  parted  was : 

for  mercy  hath  he  ever. 


254  PSALM  CXXXVI. 

14  And  through  its  midst  made  Isr'el  pass: 

for  his  grace  faileth  never. 

15  But  Pharaoh  and  his  host  did  drown : 

tor  mercy  hath  lie  ever. 
IG  Wlio  through  the  desert  led  his  own: 
ibr  his  grace  faileth  never. 

17  To  him  great  liings  who  overthrew ; 

for  he  hath  mercy  ever. 

18  Yea  famous  kings  in  battle  slew 

for  his  grace  faileth  never. 
10  Ev'n  Sihon  king  of  Amorites: 
for  he  hath  mercy  ever. 

20  And  Og  the  king  of  Bashanites : 

for  his  grace  faileth  never. 

21  Their  land  in  heritage  to  have : 

for  mercy  hath  he  ever. 

22  His  servant  Isr'el  right  he  gave: 

for  his  grace  faileth  never. 

23  In  our  low  state  who  on  us  thought : 

for  he  hath  mercy  ever. 

24  And  from  our  foes  our  freedom  wrought : 

for  his  grace  faileth  never, 

25  Who  doth  all  flesh  with  food  relieve: 

for  he  hath  mercy  ever. 

26  Thanks  to  the  God  of  heaven  give  : 

for  his  grace  faileth  never. 
Another  of  the.  same. 

PTl  AISE  God,  for  he  is  kind : 
His  mercy  lasts  for  ay. 
2  Give  thanks  with  heart  and  mind 
To  Qod  of  gods  alway  : 
For  certainly 
His  mercies  dure 
Most  firm  and  sure 
Eternally. 


PSALM  CXXXVI.  255 

3  The  Lord  of  lords  praise  ye ; 
Whose  mercies  still  endure. 

4  G  real  wonders  only  he 

Doih  work  by  his  great  pow'r: 
For  certainly,  Slc. 

5  Which  God  omnipotent, 
By  might  and  wisdom  high, 
The  heav'n  and  firmament 
Did  frame,  as  we  may  see  : 

For  certaiidy,  &c. 

6  To  him  who  did  outstretch 
This  earth  so  great  and  wide, 
Above  the  waters'  reach 
Making  it  to  abide  ; 

For  certainly,  &:c. 

7  Great  lights  he  made  to  be  : 
For  his  grace  lasteth  ay. 

8  Such  as  the  sun  we  see, 
To  rule  the  lightsome  day : 

For  certainly,  &c. 

9  Also  the  moon  so  clear. 
Which  shineth  in  our  sight ; 
The  stars  that  do  appear. 

To  guide  the  darksome  night: 
For  certainly,  &;c. 

10  To  him  that  Egypt  smote. 
Who  did  his  message  scorn ; 
And  in  his  anger  hot 

Did  kill  all  their  first-born: 
For  certainly,  &c. 

11  Thence  Tsr'el  out  he  brought : 
For  his  grace  lasteth  ever. 

12  With  a  strong  hand  he  wrought, 
And  stretch' d  out  arm  deliver: 

For  certainly,  &c. 


256  PSALM  CXXXVI. 

13  Tlie  sea  he  cut  in  two : 
For  his  grace  lasteth  still. 

14  And  tliiough  its  midst  to  go 
Made  his  own  Israel : 

For  certainly,  &c. 

15  But  overwhelm'd  and  lost 
Was  proud  king  Pharaoh, 
With  all  his  mighty  host, 
And  chariots  there  also : 

For  certainly,  &c. 

16  To  him  who  powerfully 
Ilis  chosen  peojile  led, 
Ev'n  through  the  desert  dry. 
And  in  that  place  them  fed : 

For  certainly,  <fcc. 

17  To  him  great  kings  who  smote : 
For  his  grace  hath  no  bound. 

18  Who  slew,  and  spared  not 
Kings  famous  and  renown'd; 

For  certainly,  &c. 

19  Sihon  the  Am'rites'  king: 
For  his  grace  lasteth  ever. 

20  Og  also,  wlio  did  reign 
The  land  of  Bashan  over: 

For  certainly,  &c. 

21  Their  land  by  lot  he  gave  : 
For  his  grace  faileth  never. 

22  That  Isr'el  might  it  have 
In  heritage  for  ever: 

For  certainly,  &c. 

23  Who  hath  remembered 
Us  in  onflow  estate ; 

24  And  us  delivered 

From  foes  which  did  us  hate  : 
For  certainly,  &,c. 


rSALM  CXXXVII.  257 

25  Who  to  all  flesh  gives  food : 

For  liis  grace  faileth  never. 
28  Give  Uiaiiks  to  God  iiwn  good, 

Tlie  God  of  hoav'n,  for  ever : 
For  certainly,  &c. 

PSALM    137. 

BY  Pabel's  streams  we  sat  and  wept, 
vvlicu  Zion  we  tliought  on. 

2  In  midst  thereof  we  liang'd  our  harps 

the  willow-trees  ufton. 

3  For  there  a  song  required  they, 

who  did  us  captive  bring : 
Our  spoilers  call'd  for  mirth,  and  said, 
A  song  of  Zion  sing. 

4  O  how  the  Lord's  song  shall  we  sing 

within  a  foreign  land? 

5  If  thee,  Jerus'leni,  I  lorget, 

skill  part  from  my  riglit  Iiand. 

6  My  tongue  to  my  moutii's  roof  let  cleavf\ 

if  I  do  thee  forget, 
Jerusalem  ;  and  thee  above 
my  chief  joy  do  not  set. 

7  Remember  Edom's  children,  Lord, 

who  in  Jerus'lem's  day, 
Ev'n  unto  its  foundation, 
Ra/.e,  raze  it  quite,  did  say. 

8  O  daughter  thou  of  Babylon, 

near  to  destruction  ; 
Bless'd  shall  he  be  that  thee  rewards, 
as  thou  to  us  hast  done. 

9  Yea,  happy  surely  shall  he  be, 

thy  tender  little  ones 
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258  PSALIM  CXXXVITT. 

Who  shall  lay  lioiri  upon,  and  them 
shall  dash  against  the  stones. 

PSALM   138. 

THEE  will  I  praise  with  all  my  heart; 
I  will  sing  praise  to  thee 

2  Before  the  gods.    I  worship  will 

tovvaid  thy  sanctu'ry, 
And  praise  thy  name,  tv'n  for  thy  truth, 

and  kindness  of  thy  love: 
For  thon  thy  word  hast  magnifit'd 

all  tliy  great  name  above. 

3  Thou  didst  me  answer  in  the  day 

wlien  I  to  thee  did  cry ; 
And  liiou  my  fainting  soul  with  strength 
didst  strengtlien  inwardly. 

4  AH  kii;gs  upon  the  earth  tliat  are 

shall  give  thee  praise,  O  Lord  ; 
When  as  they  from  tiry  mouth  shall  hear 
thy  true  and  faithful  word. 

5  Yea,  in  the  righteous  ways  of  God 

with  gladness  they  shail  sing: 
For  great's  the  glory  of  the  I^ord, 
who  doth  for  ever  reign. 

6  Though  God  be  high,  yet  he  respects 

all  timse  that  lowly  be: 
Whijreas  the  proud  and  lofty  ones 
afar  off  knoweth  he. 

7  Though  I  in  midst  of  trouble  walk, 

1  life  from  tliee  sliall  have: 
'Gainst  my  foes'   wrath  thou' It  stretch 
thiije  liand, 
thy  right  hand  shall  me  save. 


PSALM  CXXXIX.  259 

8  Svirelv  that  which  concerneth  me 
the'Lord  will  perfect  make : 
Lord,  still  thy  mercy  lasts ;  do  not 
thiue  own  hands'  works  forsaice. 

PSALM    139. 

OLORD,  tbou   hast  me   scarchd  ai«I 
known. 

2  Thou  know' St  my  sitting  down, 
And  rising  up ;  yea,  all  my  tlioughts 

afar  to  thee  arc  known. 

3  My  footsteps,  and  my  lying  down, 

thou  compassesl  always ; 
Thou  also  most  entirely  art 
acquaint  with  all  my  ways. 

4  For  in  my  tonaue,  hefore  I  speak,        # 

not  any  word  can  be, 
But  altogether,  lo,  O  Lord, 
it  is  well  known  to  thee. 

5  Behind,  before,  thou  hast  bfsel, 

and  laid  on  me  thine  hand. 

6  Such  knowledge  is  too  strange  for  me; 

too  liigh  to  understand. 

7  From  thy  Sp'rit  whither  shall  I  go  1 

or  froin  thy  presence  tly  1 

8  Ascend  I  heav'n,  lo,  thou  art  there  ; 

there,  if  in  hell  I  lie. 

9  Take  I  the  morning  wings,  and  dwell 

in  utmost  parts  of  sea ; 
in  E%''n  there.  Lord,  slial!  thy  hand  me  lead, 

thy  right  hand  hold  shall  me. 
II  If  I  do  say,  tliat  darkness  shall 
tne  cover  from  tliy  sight: 
Then  surely  shall  the  very  night 
about  me  be  as  light. 


260  PSALM  CXXXIX. 

12  Yea,  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee ; 

but  nij-ht  doth  shine  as  day : 
To  tliee  the  darkness  and  ihe  iiglu 
arc  both  alike  alvvay. 

13  For  thou  possessed  hast  my  reins ; 

and  thou  hast  coverd  me, 
When  I  %yil!ihi  my  mother's  womb 
enclosed  was  by  thee. 

14  Thee  will  I  praise  ;  for  fearfully 

and  strangely  made  1  am  : 
Thy  works  are  marv'lious;    a;id   light 
well 
my  soul  doth  know  the  same. 

15  My  substance  was  not  hid  from  thee, 

wh.en  as  in  secret  I 
Was  niadt-:  aru!  in  earth's  lownst  parts 
was  wrought  most  curiously. 

16  Thine  eyes  my  substance  did  behold, 

yet  bttinw  unperfect; 
And  in  the  volume  of  thy  book 
my  members  ail  were  writ ; 

Which  after  in  contir.uance 

were  fiishion'd  ev'ry  one. 
When  as  they  yet  all  shapeless  were, 
and  of  them  there  was  none. 

17  How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts, 

O  gracious  God  to  me  ! 
And  in  their  sum  how  passing  great 
and  numberless  they  be ! 

18  If  T  should  count  them,  than  the  sand 

they  iiiore  in  niniiber  be: 
Wliat  time  sopver  I  awake, 
|,  ever  am  with  thee. 


PSALM  CXL.  261 

19  Thou,  Lord,  will  sure  the  wicked  slay: 

hence  froin  me  bloody  men. 

20  Thy  foes  against  thee  loudly  speak, 

aiid  lake  Ihy  name  in  vain. 

21  Do  not  I  hate  all  those,  O  Lord, 

tliat  hatred  bear  to  tliee  ? 
With  those  that  np  agauist  thee  rise 
can  I  but  grieved  be  ? 

22  With  perfect  hatred  them  1  hale  ; 

my  foes  1  them  do  hold. 

23  Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart, 

try  me,  my  thoughts  unfold: 

24  And  see  if  any  wicked  way 

there  be  at  ail  in  me  ; 
And  in  thine  everlasting  way 
to  me  a  leader  be.  N 

PSALM    140. 

LORD,  from  the  ill  and  froward  man 
cive  me  deliverance ; 
And  do  thou  safe  preserve  me  from 
fhe  man  of  violence : 

2  Who  in  their  heart  mischievous  tilings 

are  meditating  ever ; 
And  they  for  war  assembled  are 
continually  together. 

3  I\Iuch  like  unto  a  serpent's  toncue 

tiieir  tongrues  they  sharp  do  m:ike  ; 
And  underneath  their  lips  there  lies 
the  poison  of  a  snake. 

4  Lord,  keer  me  from  the  wicked's  handa, 

from  violent  men  me  save; 
Who  utterly  to  overthrow 
jpy  gujiigp  purpQs'4  Uftva, 


262  PSALM  CXL.      ^ 

5  Tlie  proud  for  me.  a  snare  have  liid, 

iind  cords  ;  yea,  tJiey  a  net 
Have  by  the  way-side  for  me  spread: 
they  giris  for  me  lia%'e  set. 

6  I  said  unto  tlie  Lord,  Thou  art 

my  God  ;  unto  the  cry 
Of  all  my  supplications, 
Lord,  do  thine  ear  apply. 

7  O  Go<l  the  Lord,  who  art  the  strength 

of  my  salvaiion  ; 
A  cov'riii<i  in  tin'  day  of  war 
my  liead  Uiou  iuust  put  on. 

8  TJuto  the  wicked  man,  O  Lord, 

his  wishes  do  not  gram ; 
Nor  further  thou  his  ill  device, 
lest  they  themselves  should  vaunt. 

9  As  for  the  head  and  chief  of  those 

about  that  compass  me, 
Ev'n  by  the  mir^cliief  of  tiieir  lips 
let  thou  them  cover'd  i»e. 

10  Let  hurnina  coals  upon  them  fall, 

tiiem  throw  in  fiery  flame; 
And  in  deep  pits,  that  they  no  more 
may  rise  out  of  tlie  same. 

11  Let  not  an  evil  speaker  be 

on  earth  established  : 
Mischief  shall  hunt  the  vi'lent  man 
till  he  he  ruined. 

12  I  know  Cod  v.ii!  fh'  afflicted's  cause 

maintain,  ai'd  poor  man's  risht. 

13  Surely  l!ii'ju>i  ^liall  ,!vai--r  rhy'name; 

th'  uprigiit  dwell  in  tliy  siglit. 


PSALBI  CXLI.  263 

PSALM   141. 

OLORD,  I  unto  thee  do  cry : 
do  tliou  make  haste  to  me ; 
And  give  an  ear  unto  my  voice, 
when  I  cry  unto  thee. 

2  As  incense  let  my  prayer  be 

directed  in  thine  eyes; 
And  tlie  uplifting  of  my  hands 
as  th'  evening  sacrifice. 

3  Set,  Lord,  a  watch  before  my  mouth; 

keep  of  my  lips  the  door. 

4  My  heart  incline  thou  not  unto 

the  ills  I  should  abhor, 
To  practise  wicked  works  with  men 

that  work  iniquity ; 
And  with  their  dt;licatcs  my  taste 

let  me  not  satisfy. 

5  Let  him  that  rishteous  is  me  smite, 

it  shall  a  kindness  be  ; 
Let  him  reprove,  I  shall  it  count 

a  precious  oil  to  me  ; 
Such  smiting  sliall  not  break  my  head: 

for  yet  the  time  siiall  fall 
When  I  in  their  calamities 

to  God  pray  for  them  shall. 

6  When  as  their  judges  down  shall  be 

in  stonv  plact^s  cast, 
Then  shall  they  hear  my  words ;  for  tiiey 
shaii  sweet  be  to  their  taste. 

7  About  Ilie  grave's  devouring  mouth, 

our  bones  aie  scatter-d  round, 
As  wood  which  men  do  cut  and  cleav« 
lies  scatter' d  on  the  ground. 


264  PSALM  CXLII. 

8  But  unto  ihee,  O  God  the  Lord, 

mine  eyes  uplifted  be: 
l\1y  soul  dn  not  leave  destitute  ; 
my  trust  is  set  on  tliee. 

9  Lord,  keep  nie  safely  from  flio  snares 

vviiich  tJjey  for  me  jirepare  ; 
And  from  the  subtile  ^'ins  of  them 
that  wicked  workers  are. 

10  Let  workers  of  iniquity 

into  their  own  nets  fall, 
Whilst  I  do  by  thine  help  escape 
the  danger  of  them  all. 

PSALM   142. 

J  WITH  my  voice  cried  to  the  Lord, 
with  it  made  my  request: 

2  Pour'd  out  to  him  r>;y  plaint;  to  him 

my  trouble  I  exprest. 

3  Wiien  in  me  waso'erwhelm'dmy  sp'rit 

then  well  thou  knew'st  my  way  : 
Where  I  did  walk  a  snare  for  me 
they  privily  did  lay. 

4  I  look'd  on  my  right  hand,  and  view'd ; 

but  none  to  know  me  were : 
All  refuge  failed  me  ;  no  man 
did  for  my  soul  take  care. 

5  I  cried  to  thee ;  I  said,  Thou  art 

my  refuge.  Lord,  alone  • 
And  in  the  land  of  those  that  live 
thou  art  my  portion. 

6  Because  I  am  brought  very  low, 

attend  unto  my  cry  ; 
Me  from  my  persecutors  gave, 
who  stronger  are  than  I. 


PSALM  CXLIII.  265 

7  From  prison  bring  my  soul,  thai  I 
thy  name  may  glorify  ; 
The  just  shall  compass  me,  when  tiioii 
with  me  deal'sl  bounteously. 

PSALM    143. 

LORD,  hear  my  pray'r,  attend  my  suit; 
and  in  thy  taithfulness 
Give  thou  an  answer  unto  me, 
and  in  thy  righteousness. 

2  Thy  servant  also  bring  thou  not 

in  judgment  to  be  tried  ; 
Because  no  living  man  can  be 
in  thy  sight  justified. 

3  For  th'  en'my  hath  pursu'd  my  ?ouI,    _ 

my  hfe  to  ground  down  treat] : 
In  darkness  he  hath  made  me  dwi  il, 
as  wlio  have  long  been  dead. 

4  My  sp'rit  is  therefore  overwhehn'd 

in  me  perplexedly ; 
Within  me  is  my  very  heart 
amazed  wondrously. 

5  I  call  to  mind  the  days  of  old  ; 

to  meditate  I  use 
On  all  thy  works ;  upon  the  deeds 
I  of  thy  hands  do  muse. 

6  My  hands  to  thee  I  stretch  ;  my  soul 

thirsts,  as  dry  land,  for  thee. 

7  Haste,  Lord,  to  hear,  my  spirit  fails: 

hide  not  thy  face  from  me  ; 

Lest  like  to  them  1  do  become 
that  go  down  to  the  dust. 

8  At  morn  let  me  thy  kindness  hear, 

for  in  tljee  do  I  trust ; 
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266  PSALM  CXLIII. 

Teach  me  the  way  that  I  should  walk; 
1  lift  my  soul  to  thee. 

9  Lord,  free  me  from  my  foes ;  I  flee 

to  Ihee  to  cover  me. 

10  Because  thou  art  my  God,  to  do 

thy  will  do  me  iustruct: 
T!iy  Sj)'rit  is  good,  me  to  the  land 
of  upri^'htiiess  conduct. 

11  Revive  aud  quicken  me,  O  Lord, 

ev'u  for  tliine  own  name's  sake  ; 
And  do  thou,  for  thy  righteousness, 
my  soul  from  trouhie  take. 

12  And  of  tliy  mercy  slay  my  foes, 

let.  all  di'stroyed  be 
That  do  afflict  my  soul :  for  I 
a  servant  am  to  thee. 

Another  of  the  same. 

OH  hear  my  prayer,  Lord, 
And  unto  my  desire 
To  bow  thine  ear  accord, 
I  humbly  thee  require; 
And  in  thy  faithfulness 
Unto  me  answer  make, 
And  in  thy  righteousness 
Upon  me  pity  take. 

2  In  jiidcment  enter  not 
With  m;^  thy  servant  poor"; 
For  why  ?  this  well  I  wot, 
No  sinner  can  endure. 
Tile  sight  of  thee,  O  God ; 
If  thou  his  deeds  shalt  try, 
Kn  dare  make  none  abode, 
Himself  to  justify. 


PSALM  CXLUI. 

3  Pehold,  the  cruel  foe, 
ISIe  persecutes  with  spite, 
Riy  soul  to  overthrow : 
Yea,  he  my  life  down  quite 
Unto  the  ground  hath  s-niote, 
And  made  me  dwell  full  low 
In  darkness,  as  forgot, 

Or  men  dead  long  ago. 

4  Therefore  my  sp'rit,  much  vej 
O'erwhelm'd  is  me  witliin  ; 
My  heart  right  sore  perplex'd 
And  desolate  hath  been. 

5  Yet  I  do  call  to  mind 
What  ancient  days  record ; 
Thy  works  of  ev'ry  kind 

I  think  upon,  O  Lord. 

6  Lo,  I  do  stretch  my  hands 
To  thee  my  help  alone; 
For  thou  well  undcrsiand'st 
All  my  complaints  and  moan 
My  thirsting  soul  desires 
And  longeth  after  iliee, 

As  tlypty  ground  requires 
With  rain  refresh' d  to  be. 

7  Lord,  let  my  pray'r  prevail, 
To  answer  it  niake  speed  ; 
For,  lo,  my  sp'rit  doth  fail: 
Hide  not  thy  face  in  need; 
Lest  I  be  like  to  those 
That  do  in  daiKuess  sit. 

Or  him  that  downward  goeg 
Into  Ihe  dreadful  pit. 


268  PSALM  CXLIV. 

8  Bficause  I  trust  in  thee, 

0  Lord,  cause  mo  to  lioar 
Tl:y  loviag-kindiiess  free, 
Wiien  nioniing  (iotfi  appear: 
Clause  me  to  know  tlu.-  way 
Wherein  my  paths  siionlil  be  ; 
For  why  ?  my  soul  on  liigh 

1  do  lift  up  lo  thee. 

9  From  my  fierce  enemy 
lii  safety  do  me  S'lide; 
ISccaiisc  I  flee  to  thee, 

I^.ijd,  iliar  rliou  niay'st  me  hide, 
to  My  God  alone  art  thou, 
'1' -acli  me  thy  ri'jhteousness; 
Thy  Sp'iit's  good  ;  lead  me  to 
'I'iie  iaad  of  npri^^hlness. 

1 1  (">  Lord,  for  thy  name's  sake, 
I'e  ph'as'd  to  quicken  me  ; 
And,  for  thy  truth,  forth  take 
ft';.'  .-oiii  fioni  misery. 

1-2  .\'id  of  thy  ^race  destroy 
My  Ibes,  and  put  to  shame 
Ail  who  my  soul  annoy: 
For  I  thy  servant  am.  • 

PSALM    144. 

0T1LFS3KD  ever  ne  the  Lord, 
who  is  my  strength  and  might, 
\V!io  doth  instruct  my  hands  to  war, 
my  tingers  teach  to  fi<5ht. 
2  My  goodness,  fortress,  my  high  tovv'r, 
deliverer  and  shield, 
In  whom  I  trust :  who  under  me 
my  poopic  makes  to  yield. 


PSALM  CXLIV.  269 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  of  him 

(lost,  so  much  knowiedse  take  ! 

Or  son  of  man,  that  thou  of  him 

s^)  great  account  dost  make  ! 

4  ftian  is  like  vai.ity  ;  his  days, 

as  shadows,  pass  away. 

5  Lord,  bow    thy   heav'ns,   come  down ; 

touch  thou 
the  hills,  and  smoke  shall  Ihoy. 

6  Cast  forth  thy  lisihtnin?,  scatter  tliem  ; 

thine  arrows  shoot,  them  rout. 

7  Thine  hand  send  from  above,  me  save ; 

from  great  depths  drav.-  me  Out : 
And  from  the  hand  of  children  strange; 

8  Whose  mouth  .speaks  vanity ; 
And  their  right  hand  is  a  riglit  hand 

that  works  deceitfully. 

9  A  new  song  I  to  thee  will  sing, 

Lord,  on  a  psaltery  ; 
I  on  a  ten-string'd  instrument 
will  praisi  s  sing  to  thee. 

10  Ev'n  he  it  is  that  unto  kings 

salvation  doth  send ; 
Who  his  own  servant  David  doth 
from  hurtful  sword  defend. 

11  O  free  me  from  strange  children's  hand, 

wliose  mouth  speaks  vanity  , 
And  their  riiiht  hand  a  riglit  hand  is 
that  works  deceitfully. 

12  Tliat  as  the  plants  our  sons  may  he 

in  youth  grown  up  that  arc ; 
Our  dauirltters  like  to  corner  stones,_ 
carv'd  like  a  palace  fair. 


270  PSALM  CXLV. 

i3  That,  to  afFord  all  kind  of  store, 
our  garners  may  be  fill'd  . 
That  our  sheep  thousands,  in  our  streets 
ten  thousands  they  may  yield. 
14  That  strong  our  oxen  be  for  work  ; 
that  no  in-breaking  be, 
Nor  going  out ;  and  that  our  streets 
may  from  complaints  be  free. 
1.5  Those  people  blessed  are  who  be 
in  such  a  case  as  this  ; 
Yea,  blessed  all  those  people  are, 
wliose  God  JEHOVAH  is. 

PSALM   145. 

f'LL  thee  extol,  my  God,  O  King  ; 
I'll  bless  tliy  name  always. 

2  Thee  will  I  bles-s  each  day,  and  will 

thy  name  for  ever  praise. 

3  Great  is  the  Lord,  nmch  to  be  prais'd  ; 

his  greatness  search  exceeds. 

4  Race  unto  race  shall  praise  thy  works, 

and  show  thy  mighty  deeds. 

5  1  of  thy  glorious  mnjestv 

the  honour  will  record  ; 
I'll  speak  of  all  thy  mighty  works, 
which  wondrous  are,  O  Lord. 

6  Men  of  thine  acts  the  miglit  shall  show, 

thine  acts  thai  dreadful  are: 
And  I,  thy  glory  to  advance, 
thy  greatness  will  declare. 

7  The  mem'ry  of  thy  goodness  great, 

tliey  larcelv  shall  express: 
With  sonss  of  praise  they  shall  extol 
tliy  perfect  righteousness. 


PSALM  CXLV.  271 

8  The  Lord  is  very  eracious, 

in  liim  conii)assions  flow ; 
In  mercy  he  is  very  great, 
and  is  to  anger  slow. 

9  The  Lord  JEHOVAH  unto  all 

his  goodness  dotli  declare  ; 
And  over  all  his  other  works 
his  tender  mercies  are. 

10  Tliee  all  thy  works  shall  praipe,  O  LorA 

and  thee  thy  saints  shall  bless. 

11  They  shall  thy  kingdom's  glory  show, 

thy  pow'r  by  speech  express  : 

1-2  To  make  the  sons  of  men  to  know 
his  acts  done  mightily, 
And  of  his  kingdom  th'  excellent 
and  glorious  majesty. 

13  Thy  kingdom  shall  for  ever  stand, 

thy  reisn  through  ages  all. 

14  God  raiseth  all  that  are  bow'd  down, 

upholdeth  all  that  fall. 

15  The  eyes  of  all  things  wait  on  thee, 

the  giver  of  all  good  ; 
And  Ihou  in  time  convenient 
bestows  on  them  their  food  : 

16  Thine  hand  thou  open'st  lib'rally, 

and  of  thy  bounty  gives, 

Enough  to  satisfy  the  need 

of  ev'ry  thing  that  Uves. 

17  The  Lord  is  just  in  all  his  ways, 

holv  in  his  works  all. 

18  God's  near  to  all  that  call  on  him, 

in  truth  that  on  him  call. 


272  PSALM  CXLV. 

19  He  will  accomplish  the  desire 

of  those  that  do  him  fear ; 
He  also  will  deliver  them, 
and  he  their  cry  will  hear. 

20  The  Lord  preserves  all  who  him  love, 

that  nought  can  them  annoy : 
But  he  all  those  that  wicked  are 
will  utterly  destroy. 

21  My  mouth  the  praises  of  the  Lord 

to  publish  cease  shall  never : 
Let  all  flesh  bless  his  holy  name 
for  ever  and  for  ever. 

Another  of  the  same. 

OLORD,  thou  art  my  God  and  King; 
Thee  will  I  majinify  and  prfise: 
I  will  thee  bless,  and  jrladly  sins; 
Unto  thy  holy  name  always. 

2  Each  day  I  rise  I  will  thee  blef^s. 

And  praise  thy  name  time  without  end. 

3  Much  to  be  prais'd,  and  great  God  is; 
His  greatness  none  can  comprelieiiri. 

4  Race  shall  thy  works  praise  unto  race, 
The  mighty  acts  show  done  by  ihie. 

5  I  will  speak  of  thy  glorious  ciace, 
And  honour  of  thy  niajcsty  ; 

Thy  wondrous  works  \  will  nroid. 

6  Bv'men  the  miziit  shall  be  e\t<>ll'(l 
Of  all  thy  dreadful  acts,  O  L(,id : 
And  I  thy  greatness  will  unfold. 

7  They  utter  shall  abundantly 

The  mem'ry  of  thy  goodness  cieat ; 
And  shall  sing  praises  cheerfully, 
Whilst  they  tJiy  righteotisiiess  relate. 


PSALM  CXLV.  273 

8  The  Lord  our  God  is  gracious, 
Ccnipassionate  is  he  also ; 

III  mercy  he  is  plenteous, 

But  unto  wrath  and  anger  slow. 

9  Good  unto  all  men  is  the  Lord  : 
O'er  all  his  works  iiis  mercj'  is. 

10  Thy  works  all  praise  to  thee  afford  : 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  thy  name  shall  bless. 

11  The  glory  of  thy  kingdom  show 
Shall  they,  and  of  thy  power  tell : 

12  That  so  men's  sons  his  deeds  may  know 
His  kingdom's  grace  that  doth  excel. 

13  Thy  kingdom  hath  none  end  at  all, 
It  doth  through  ages  all  ren.ain. 

14  The  Lord  uphold'eth  all  that  fail, 
The  cast  down  raiseth  up  aijiiii. 

15  The  eyes  of  all  thinfis.  Lord,  aiiend, 
And  on  thee  wait,  that  here  do  live ; 
And  thou  in  season  due,  dost  stiid 
Sulficient  food  them  to  relieve. 

16  Yea,  thou  thine  hand  dost  open  wide, 
And  ev'ry  thincr  dost  satisfy 

That  lives,  and  doth  on  earth  abide, 
Of  thy  great  liberality. 

17  The  Lord  is  just  in  his  ways  a^, 
And  holy  in  his  works  eacli  one.. 

18  He's  near  to  all  that  on  him  call, 
Who  call  in  truth  on  him  alone. 

19  God  will  the  just  desire  fulfil 

Of  such  as  do  him  fear  and  dread : 
Their  cry  regard  and  hear  lie  will, 
And  sa\'e  them  in  the  time  of  need. 
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274  PSALM  CXLVI. 

20  The  Lord  preserves  all,  more  and  less, 
That  bear  to  him  a  loviii;j  heart; 
But  workers  all  of  wickedness 
Destroy  will  he,  and  clean  subvert. 

21  Therefore  my  mouth  and  lips  I'll  frame 
To  speak  the  praises  of  the  Lord : 

To  magnify  his  holy  name 
For  ever  let  all  flesh  accord. 

PSALM    146. 

PRAISE  God.    The  Lord  praise,  O  my 
soul. 

2  I'll  praise  God  while  I  live : 
While  I  have  being,  to  my  God 

in  songs  I'll  praises  give. 

3  Trust  not  in  princes,  nor  man's  son, 

in  whom  there  is  no  stay : 

4  His  breath  departs,  to's  earth  he  turns ; 

that  day  his  thoughts  decay. 

5  Oh  happy  is  that  man,  and  bless'd, 

whom  Jacob's  God  doth  aid  ; 
Whose  hope  upon  the  Lord  doth  rest, 
and  on  his  God  is  stay'<l : 

6  Who  made  the  earth  and  heavens  high, 

who  made  the  swelling  deep, 
And  all  that  is  within  the  same  ; 
who  truth  doth  ever  keep: 

7  Who  righteous  judgment  executes 

for  those  oppress'd  that  be  ; 

Who  to  the  hungry  giveth  food : 

God  sets  tlie  pris'ners  free. 

8  The  Lord  doth  give  the  blind  their  sight; 

the  bowed-ddwn  doth  raise  : 
The  Lord  doth  dearly  love  all  those 
that  walk-  in  upright  ways. 


PSALM  CXLVII.  275 

9  The  stranger's  shield,  the  widow's  stay, 

tl>e  orphan's  help,  is  he: 
But  yet  liy  him  tiie  wicked's  way 
turn'd  upside  down  siiall  be. 

10  Tlie  Lord  shail  reign  for  evermore, 

thy  God,  O  Zion,  he 
Keigns  to  all  generations. 
Praise  to  the  Lord  give  ye. 

PSALM    147. 

PHAISE  ye  tlie  Lord  ;  for  it  is  good 
praise  to  our  God  to  sing ; 
For  it  is  pleasant,  and  to  praise 
it'is  a  comely  thing. 

2  God  doth  build  up  Jerusalem  ; 

and  he  it  is  alone 
That  the  dispers'd  of  Israel 
doth  gather  into  one. 

3  Those  th.at  are  broken  in  their  hearts, 

and  grieved  in  their  minds, 
Ke  healeth,  and  iheir  painful  woiaidd 
lie  tenderly  up-binds.- 

4  He  counts  the  number  of  the  stars  ; 

he  names  them  ev'ry  one. 

5  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  grcal  pow'r; 

his  wisdom  search  can  none. 

6  The  Lord  lifts  up  the  meek  ;  and  casts 

the  wicked  to  the  ground. 

7  Sing  to  ihe  Lord,  and  ^ive  liim  tl:ar,ks; 

on  harp  iiis  praises  sound. 

8  Who  covereth  tiie  heav'n  with  clouds, 

who  for  ihe  carih  L'elow 
rrrparelli  rain,  who  maketli  grass 
upon  the  nioiunuins  grow. 


276  PSALM  CXLVII. 

9  He  gives  the  beast  his  food,  he  feeds 

the  rcivens  young  tliat  cry.' 

10  His  pleasure  not  in  horses'  strength, 

nor  in  man's  legs,  doth  lie. 

11  But  in  all  those  that  do  him  fear 

the  Lord  doth  pleasure  take; 
In  tliose  that  to  his  mercy  do 
by  Jiope  tliemselves  betake. 

12  The  Lord  praise,  O  Jerusalem  ; 

Zion,  thy  God  confess : 

13  For  thy  gates'  bars  he  maketh  strong ; 

thy  sons  in  thee  doth  bless. 

14  He  in  thy  borders  mnketh  peace ; 

with  fine  wlieat  (illeth  thee. 
1.5  lie  sends  forth  his  connnand  on  earth, 
his  word  runs  speedily. 

16  Hoar-frost,  like  ashps,  scatt'reth  he; 
.    like  wool,  ho  snow  doth  give.. 

17  Like  morsels  cMstctli  forth  his  ice: 

who  ill  its  cold  can  live"? 

18  He  sendrih  forth  his  ivAihty  word, 

and  nieltetli  them  again  ; 
His  wind  he  makes  to  blow,  and  then 
the  waters  flow  amain. 

10  The  doctrine  of  his  holy  word 
to  .Jacob  he  doth  show  ; 
His  statutes  and  his  judgments  he 
idves  Israel  to  know. 
20  To  any  natif)n  never  he 
siich  favour  did  afford  : 
For  they  his  judgments  have  not  known. 
O  do  ye  praise  the  liord. 


PSALM  CXLVm.  277 

PSALM    148. 

PRAISE  God.    From  heavens  praise  the 
Lord ; 
in  heights  praise  to  him  be. 

2  AI!  ye  his  angels,  praise  ye  him ; 

his  hosts  all  praise  him  ye. 

3  O  i)raise  ye  him,  both  sun  and  moon : 

praise  him,  all  stars  of  light. 

4  Ye  heav'ns  of  heav'ns  him  praise,  and 

above  the  heavens'  heigiit.  [floods 

5  Let  all  the  creatures  praise  the  name 

of  our  almighty  Lord  ; 
For  he  comnianded,  and  they  were 
created  by  his  word. 

6  He  also,  for  all  time  to  come, 

hatli  them  eslalilish'd  sure  ; 
He  liath  appointed  them  a  law, 
which  ever  shall  endure. 

7  Praise  ye  JEHOVAH  from  the  earth, 

dragons,  and  ev'ry  deep: 

8  Fire,  hail,  snow,  vapour;  stormy  wind, 

his  word  that  fully  keep :     . 

9  All  hills  and  mountains,  fruitful  trees, 

and  all  ye  cedars  high : 

10  Beasts,  and  all  cattle,  creeping  things, 

and  all  ye  birds  that  fly  : 

11  Kings  of  the  earth,  all  nations, 

princes,  earth's  judges  all: 

12  Both  young  men,  yea,  and  maidens  ton, 

old  men,  and  cliildren  small: 

13  Let  them  God's  name  praise ;  for  hia  name 

alone  is  excellent ; 
His  glory  reacheth  far  above 
the  earth  and  firinameut. 


278  PSALM  CXLVIII. 

14  His  people's  horn,  the  praise  of  all 
liis  saints,  exahcth  he  ; 
Ev'n  [sr'el's  seed,  a  people  near 
to  him.    Tlie  Lord  praise  ye. 

Another  of  the  same. 

THE  Lord  of  heaven  confess, 
On  higli  his  glory  raise. 

2  flim  let  all  angels  bless ; 
Him  ail  his  armies 

3  Him  gtotiiy, 
Sim,  moon,  and  stars; 

4  Ye  higher  spheres, 
And  cloudy  sky. 

5  From  God  your  beings  are. 
Him  i'lerefore  famous  make; 
You  all  created  were. 
When  he  the  word  but  spake. 

6  And  from  that  place. 
Where  fix'd  you  be 
By  his  decree, 

You  cannot  pass. 

7  Praise  God,  from  earth  below, 
Ve  dragons,  and  ye  deeps : 

8  Fire,  hail,  clouds,  wind,  and  snow; 
Whom  in  command  he  keeps. 

9  Praise  ye  his  name, 
Hills  great  and  small. 
Trees  low  and  tall ; 

10  Beasts  wild  and  tame ; 

All  things  that  creep  or  fly. 

11  Ye  kings,  ye  vidgar  throng, 
All  priiices  mean  or  high  : 

12  Dolh  men  and  virgins  young; 


PSALM  CXLIX.  279 

Ev'n  young  and  old, 

13  Exalt  his  naine, 
For  much  his  fame 
Should  be  exloU'd. 

O  let  God's  name  be  prais'd 
Above  both  earth  and  sky  : 

14  For  he  liis  saints  hath  rais'd, 
And  set  their  horn  on  high ; 

Ev'n  those  that  be 
Of  Isr'el's  race, 
Near  to  his  grace. 
The  Lord  praise  ye. 

PSALM   149. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  :  unto  him  sin 
a  new  song,  and  Ins  ps  aise 
In  the  assembly  of  his  saints 
in  sweet  psalms  do  ye  raise. 

2  Let  Isr'el  in  his  IMaker  joy, 

and  to  him  praises  sing  ; 
Let  all  that  Zion's  children  are 
be  joyful  in  their  King. 

3  O  let  them  unto  his  great  name 

give  praises  in  the  dance; 
Let  them  with  timbrel  and  with  harp 
in  songs  his  praise  ad\  ance. 

4  For  God  doth  pleasure  take  in  those 

that  his  own  people  be : 

And  he  with  his  salvation 

the  meek  will  beautify. 

5  And  in  his  glory  excellent 

let  all  his  saints  rejoice  : 
liet  them  to  him  Tipon  their  beds 
aloud  lift  up  their  voice. 


2C0  PSAI.M  CL. 

6  Let  in  their  mouth  aloft  be  rais'd 

llie  iiijili  piaise  of  tli(;  Lord, 
And  let  them  have  in  their  right  hand 
a  sharp  two-edged  sword  ; 

7  To  execute  the  vengeance  due 

upon  the  Iieathen  all, 
And  make  deserved  punishment 
uiion  tlie  people  fall : 

8  And  ev'n  with  chains,  aspris'ners,  bind 

their  lyings  that  them  command  ; 
Yea,  and  with  iron  fetters  strong, 
the  nobles  of  their  land : 

9  On  them  the  judgment  to  perform 

found  written  in  his  word. 

This  honour  is  to  all  his  saints. 

O  do  ye  praise  tlie  Lord. 

PSALM    150. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  God's  praifce  within 
his  sanctuary  raise: 
And  to  him  in  tlie  firmament 
of  his  pow'r  give  ye  praise. 
Because  of  all  his  mie;}ity  acts, 

wiih  liaise  him  majrnify; 
O  [liaise  liiin  as  he  doth  excel 
in  filorious  majesty. 

3  Praise   hiin   wirh   trumpet's  sound;    his 

wit!)  |).-;(liiMy  ad\-iiice:  [praise 

4  Willi  tiiiilin!,  hai]),  sfrinc'd  instruments, 

and  oigans,  in  the  dance. 

5  Praise  him  on  cymbals  loud;  him  praise 

on  cymbals  soundins;  high. 

6  Let  each  th.ing  h.reathing  praise  the  Lord. 

Praise  to  the  Lord  give  ye. 


INDEX; 

OR 

TABLE  TO  FIND  ANY  PSALM  EY 

THE  FIRST  LINE. 


Tape 

ALL  people  clap  your  hands :  to  Cod   H6 
After  thy  lovin'g-kiiidiie>8,  Lord   .     '.5 
AH  lands  to  God,  in  joyfulsounds  .  .  .  110 

Attend,  my  people,  to  my  law 14'^ 

All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell    ...  183 

Blessed  is  he  that  wisely  doth 74 

Be  merciful  to  me,  O  God 303 

Bless  God,  my  soul.    O  Lord  my  God  .  1^3 

Blessed  are  lliey  that  uiidefird 2'-24 

Bless'd  is  each  one  that  fears  the  Lord    "46 

Behold,  hovv'  good  a  thing  it  is 2.">0 

Behold,  bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  ...  .  2.50 
By  Babel's  streams  we  sat  and  wept    .  -57 

Do  ye,  O  congregation 105 

David,  and  his  afHictions  all 248 

Except  the  Lord  do  build  the  house  .  .  248 

For  evil  doers  fret  thou  not 64 

SJN 


282 


INDEX. 


Give  ear  unto  me  when  I  call 7 

Give  ear  unto  my  words,  O  Lord  ...  8 
Give  ye  uiito  Ihe  Loid,  ye  sons  ....  4l> 
G<itl  will  I  bless  all  times;  his  iJraise  .  .  5>^ 
God  is  our  refuge  and  our  sirengtli  ...  85 
Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  he    ...    87 

God's  mercies  I  will  ever  sing ]P4 

God  reigneth,  let  the  earth  be  glad  .  .  .  ISO 
Give  thanks  to  God,  call  on  his  name  .  197 
Give  praise  and  thanks  nnto  the  Lord  .  201 
Give  thanks  to  God,  for  good  is  he    .  .  £53 


How  excellent  in  all  the  earth 14 

Help,  Lord,  because  the  godly  man  .  .  20 
How  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  Lord  .  .  20 
Hear  this,  all  people,  and  give  ear  ...  83 
Hear,  Isr'el's  Shepherd  !  like  a  flock  .  in^ 
flow  lovely  is  thy  dwelling-jilace  ...  158 
fie  that  doth  in  the  secret  place  ....  172 
Had  not  the  Lord  been  on  our  side    .  .  243 


In  thy  great  indignation 10 

I  in  the  Lord  do  put  my  tr\ist .  .  . 
Jehovah  hear  thee  in  the  day  .  . 
Judge  me,  O  liord,  for  I  have  wa'k'd 
In  thee,  O  Lord,  I  put  my  trust  .  . 
I  said,  T  will  look  to  my  ways  .  .  . 
I  \vaited  for  the  Lord  my  God  .  .  . 
Jiidie  me,  O  God,  and  plead  my  ca; 
III  Jndah's  land  God  is  we!!  known 
In  cods'  assembly  God  dot!)  stand  . 
I  mercy  will  and  jud'jnicnt  siti'i  .  . 
I  love  the  Lord  because  my  voice  . 
In  my  distress  to  God  I  cried  .... 
I  to  the  liilLa  will  lift  mine  eyes  .  .  . 


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32 
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130 

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2'.;0 
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241 


INDEX.  233 

I  Jny'd  when  to  tlie  Iioupe  of  God  .  .  .  512 
I  will)  my  voice  cried  lo  tlie  Lord  .  .  .  iji4 
I'll  tiiee  extol,  my  God,  O  King  ....  210 

Keep  not,  O  God,  we  thee  entreat  ...  157 

Lord,  in  thy  wrath  rebuke  me  not*.  .  .  10 
Lord,  thee  I'll  praise  with  all  my  heart    14 

Lord,  keep  nie,  for  I  trust  in  thee    .  .  .  2:i 

Lord,  hear  the  right,  attend  nsy  cry  .  .  ^i 
Lord,  I  will  thee  extol,  for  thou    ....    .VJ 

lAkti  as  the  hart  for  water-brooks   ...  70 

Lord,  hear  my  pray'r,  hide  not  thyself  100 

Lord,  thee  my  God,  I'll  early  seek  .  .  .  112 

Lord,  bless  and  pily  us Il7 

Lord,  unto  us  be  merciful Ii8 

Lit  God  arise,  and  scattered   ......  1 19 

Lord,  haste  me  to  deliver 127 

Lord  God  my  Saviour,  day  and  night  .  103 

Lord,  thou  hast  lieen  our  dvvelhng-piace  !70 

Lord,  hear  my  pray'r,  and  let  my  cry  .  Ji^ 

Li;rd,  from  the  depths  to  thee  I  cried    .  £47 

L(nd,  from  the  illBnd  frovvard  n^ao  .  .  SPl 

Lord,  hear  my  pray'r,  attend  my  suit  .  2C5 

My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  me  .  ?.5 
Wy  heart  briuirs  forth  a  goodly  thing  .  .    TO 

My  heart  inditing  is ^2 

Mv  God,  deliver  me  from  those J0'» 

Mv  soul  with  expectation 110 

r«?"ake  haste,  O  God,  me  to  preserve  .  .  127 
Mv  heart  is  ti.x'd.  Lord  :  I  will  sing  .  .  209 
My  heart  not  haughty  is,  O  Lord    .  .  .  243 

Not  unto  us,  Lord,  not  to  us 219 


284  INDEX. 

Nov/  Israel,  &c 243 

O  Lord,  how  are  my  foes  iiicreas'd  ...    7 

O  Loid  my  God,  in  thee  do  I V2 

O  blessed  is  the  man  to  wlioin 54 

O  Cod,  we  with  our  ears  have  heard    .     78 

O  Lord,  *liouliast  rejected  us 108 

O  God,  give  ear  unto  my  cry J09 

O  Lord,  my  ho[)e  and  confidence  .  .  .  V23 
O  Lord,  tliy  judgments  give  the  king  .  I'.'Q 
O  Lord,  v/liy  liast  thou  cast  us  off  .  .  .  1."'.6 
O  God,  the  heathen  enter'd  have  ....  151 
O  Lord,  liiou  liast  been  favourable  .  .  ]59 
O  Lord,  do  thou  bow  down  tliine  ear  .  I<;0 
O  Lord  (;od,  unto  whom  alone     .  .  .  .  17ti 

O  Clime,  let  us  sins  to  the  Lord 178 

Osing  a  new  song  to  the  Lord  .  .  179  &  1^2 

O  all  ye  lands,  unto  the  Lord 184 

O  Jjord,  unto  my  pray'r  give  ear  ....  185 
O  tiiou  my  soul,  bless  God  the  Lord  .  .  191 
O  thou  the  God  of  all  my  praise  ....  210 

O  give  yc  praise  unto  the  Lord 221 

O  prais"'  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good  ....  222 
O  thnii  t!ia;  dwellcst  in  the  heav'ns  .  .  2'f2 
Of:  did  th.y  VHX  nie  from  my  youth  .  .  247 
O  Lord,  thou  hast  me  search'd  and 

known 2o9 

O  Lord,  i  vnifo  thee  do  cry 2t>3 

O  hear  niv  pr;i\cr,  Lord     2G6 

O  h!-s-;-d  cvr  be  the  Lord 268 

O  Lord,  thou  art  my  God  and  King  .  .  272 

Plead,  Lord,  with  those  that  plead  .  .  .  fiO 
Praise  waits  for  thee  in  Zlon,  Loid  .  .  114 
J'raise  God,  for  he  is  good :  for  still  .  .  205 


INDEX.  285 

Praise  ye  the  Lord :  with  my  whole 

heart 215 

Prnise  ye  the  Lord.  Tlieman  isble.-s'd  2IG 
Pr.ii?e  God  :  ye  servants  of  the  Lord  .  217 
Piaii^e  ye  ilie  Lord,  the  Lord's  ::aiiie 

praise     2.11 

Praise  God,  for  he  is  kind 254 

Piaise  God.    The  Lord  praise,  O  my 

soul 274 

Praise  ye  tiie  Lord  ;  for  it  is  good  .  .  .  275 
Praise  God.    From  lieaveiis,  praise  tlie 

Lord 2-7 

Praise  ye  t!ie  Lord:  unto  liim  sin?  .  .  .  2T9 
Piaiseye  tlieLord.  God's  praise  witliiii  2c0 

Save  me,  O  God,  liy  thy  jireat  name  .  .  09 
Sliovv  mercy,  Lord,  lo  rue,  for  marj  .  .  102 
Save  tne,  O  God,  Itecanse  the  floods  .  .  IC.! 
Siiig  loud  to  God,  our  strength :  with  joy  15-1 

Tliat  man  hatli  nerfect  blessedness  .  .  5 
That  there  is  not  a  God,  the  fool .  .  21  &.  98 

Tliee  will  I  love,  O  Lord,  my  slren?ili  2(5 

T!'.e  heav'ns  God's  clory  do  declare  .  .  '^l 

The  king  in  tliy  great  strenL'th,  O  Lord  Xl> 

T.'ie  liord's  my  Shepherd,  I'll  not  want  ."8 

Tiie  earth  belongs  unto  the  Lord  ....  ."0 

To  thee  I  lift  niv  soul 40 

'J'o  thi>e  I  lift  m"y  soul,  O  Lord 4-2 

T!ie  Lord's  my  iit'ht  and  saving  health  4't 

To  thee  I'll  cry,  O  Lord,  my  rock  ...  4H 

T!ie  wicked  man's  tran.^sressron  .  .  .  .  V.l 

The  miahty  G<<d  the  Lord t^O 

The  niiiihtv  God.  the  Lord,  hath  spoke  93 

To  thee,  O  God,  do  we  give  tluuiks  .  .  138 


286  INDEX. 

To  render  thanks  untn  ilie  Lord  ....  173 

The  Lord  doth  rcijii,  and  clotli'd  is  he  1"5 
Til'  eternal  Lord  doth  reitjii  as  king  .  .  182 
The  Lord  did  say  unto  my  Lord  ....  214 
'J'hey  in  the  Lord  that  firniiy  trust .  .  .  2^5 
Tliee  will  I  praise  with  all  my  heart.  .  253 
Ti;e  Lord  of  heav'n  confess 278 

Unto  the  Lord  I  with  my  voice 141 

Upon  the  hills  of  holiness 1C2 

Why  rage  the  heathen  ?  and  vain  things  fi 
Wherefore  is  it  that  thou,  O  Lord  ...     J6 

Within  thy  tabernacle,  Lord 22 

Wliy  dost  thou  boast,  O  mighty  man  .  fi7 
When  I  to  thee  my  prayer  make  .  .  .  IKl 
V''  hen  Tsr'el  out  of  Egypt  went  ....  218 
W'iien  Zion's  bondage  God  turn'd  back  245 

Ye  risliteoiis,  in  the  Lord  rejoice  ...  56 
Yet  God  is  good  to  Israel IJ.'i 


THE  END. 


